New Delhi. There is an uproar in Pakistan after India’s no for Champions Trophy, some are expressing their views in a soft manner and some in a heated manner. Amidst all this, the way former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali expressed his views surprised everyone. In an exclusive conversation with News 18, Basit Ali said that the people of entire Pakistan want to see the batting of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah, hence some way should be found so that the matter can be resolved.
In an exclusive conversation with News 18, Basit Ali also said that he is not in favor of accepting any hybrid model of ICC and he will tell the Pakistan Board that if the Champions Trophy is snatched from Pakistan, then the tournament should be boycotted.
ICC should not be a headache for Pakistan
In an exclusive conversation with News 18, Basit Ali also said that if India does not come to Pakistan, it is ICC’s problem. Basit said that the tournament belongs to ICC and not to Pakistan. All the boards along with the ICC sign a bond for consent and the Indian board felt that if the government would not let them go then they should not sign. Basit further said that the people of Pakistan want to see the batting of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah and if India does not come, it will be a great injustice to all the fans. Basit believes that Pakistan has got the Champions Trophy and it should be there and if ICC takes it outside then the tournament should be boycotted. Basit said that other sports teams also come to Pakistan, New Zealand, England, Australia have all visited Pakistan.
Virat’s coach’s thoughts on Champions Trophy
Virat’s coach Rajkumar Sharma, while replying to Basit Ali, said that he is completely with the government’s decision and the government feels that if the players are not safe in Pakistan, then how can the Indian team go there and play the tournament. Rajkumar ji further said that this matter is very sensitive and the board will also follow the same path as per the guidelines of the government. Overall, one thing is clear that the ball is now in ICC’s court and everyone is waiting to know what their next step will be.
Tags: BCCI Cricket, Champions Trophy, ICC Cricket News, Pakistan Cricket Board
FIRST PUBLISHED: November 12, 2024, 20:27 IST