The countdown to the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has begun, and everyone involved difference They have already begun their preparations for this huge event. Recently, India announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming tournament.
Well, everyone is well aware of the colorful relationship between India and Pakistan, so it will be interesting to see whether BCCI sends the captain or not. Rohit Sharmatraveled to Pakistan to take traditional photos of the captains and address the media at the pre-event press conference.
Will Rohit Sharma attend the opening ceremony of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan?
However, social media was already abuzz with all the possibilities, with many suggesting that Rohit Sharma will not attend the grand opening ceremony of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. The tournament is scheduled to start on February 19, with the opening ceremony to be held on February 16 or 17 in Karachi.
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As murmurs of the BCCI allegedly deciding not to send its captain to Pakistan are making waves on social media, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has to come forward and clear the air. In fact, a Pakistan Cricket Board official was baffled by reports that Rohit Sharma might miss the grand opening ceremony of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
In a surprising development, a PCB official revealed that visas have already been issued to three Indian nationals, who were part of the ICC delegation that visited Pakistan recently. He also said that the PCB has obtained all necessary government clearances to ensure smooth issuance of visas to all captains, players and officials who attended the pre-tournament events in Pakistan.
PCB confirms issuance of visa to Rohit Sharma to visit Pakistan!!
These latest revelations were a clear confirmation that Rohit Sharma and other BCCI officials are set to travel to Pakistan to attend the usual events. “This clearly includes Rohit or any other player in the Indian team or an official or board official,” PTI quoted a Pakistan Cricket Board official as saying.
Meanwhile, another source claimed that the PCB has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the opening ceremony, with all the teams and their captains, will be held in Pakistan. It is said that the timing of the ceremony will depend on table From friendly matches.
The source was quoted as saying: “This is in line with the usual protocols, and since the opening match will be held on the 19th, the opening ceremony can be expected either on the 16th or 17th.”
PCB criticizes BCCI for bringing politics into cricket
Well, the Indian Cricket Board is yet to confirm whether Rohit Sharma will travel to Pakistan for the event, nor have they denied it. Additionally, there are reports that the Indian players will not wear a jersey bearing Pakistan's name in the tournament.
Reacting to these speculations, a PCB official slammed the BCCI for mixing politics with cricket. He believes that the ICC will not allow this to happen and will support Pakistan.
“The BCCI is bringing politics into cricket, which is not at all good for the game. They refused to travel to Pakistan. They do not want to send their captain (to Pakistan) for the opening ceremony; now there are reports that they do not They want to print the name of the host country (Pakistan) on their shirts.
