The BCCI has adopted a firm stance on the ongoing India-Pakistan cricket dispute, with vice-president Rajiv Shukla dismissing Pakistan’s threat to boycott the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Pakistan has made it clear that they expect India to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be held in Pakistan. However, with the Indian government yet to approve a tour to the neighboring country, the BCCI is exploring the possibility of a hybrid model for the tournament.
In response to Pakistan’s threat of boycotting the 2026 World Cup, Shukla has maintained that the decision to send the Indian team to Pakistan ultimately lies with the Indian government. The BCCI, he emphasized, is merely awaiting government clearance.
This development further escalates the already tense relationship between the two cricket boards, with the potential for more dramatic events to unfold in the coming months.
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