Amit Shah: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is to be played in Pakistan and hence there is still a question mark on whether Team India will tour Pakistan or not. In such a situation, now before the Champions Trophy, India's Home Minister Amit Shah has indicated that Team India is not going to Pakistan for this event. However, it will be interesting to see what will happen to this tournament if India does not go.
Amit Shah made a big statement about Pakistan
After the statement of Indian Home Minister Amit Shah, it has become clear that the Indian government does not want to allow Team India to play in Pakistan. In such a situation, this will not be good for the tournament.
Recently, Shah has given an interview to Sports Tak, in which he has said that 'Until Pakistan completely eradicates terrorism, we are not in favour of any kind of talks with them.' In such a situation, now it is being interpreted from his statement that he is not allowing Team India to go to Pakistan and play.
Champions Trophy 2025 may be played on hybrid model
If India refuses to go to Pakistan, then this mega event can be organized on a hybrid model. Under this, India can play all its matches at any neutral venue and this also includes UAE and Sri Lanka.
Before this Asia Cup The hosting of 2023 was also in the hands of Pakistan but when India refused to go, it was played on a hybrid model. All the matches of this tournament were played by Team India in Sri Lanka and the Champions Trophy can also be played under this model.
Any other team can be included in place of India
In fact, if the Indian team refuses to go and Pakistan also does not agree to shift it out, then Team India It can withdraw its name from this event and in such a situation some other team can get a chance.
Let us tell you that the top-8 teams in the World Cup points table participate in the Champions Trophy and if India withdraws its name, then the 9th ranked team can get a place. In such a situation, Sri Lanka can be given a chance in place of India.