Former Pakistan national cricket team player Danish Kaneria spoke about the hybrid model used for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He said that the Pakistan Cricket Board has been given the 'lollipop' of the Women's World Cup to accept the two-nation format for the Women's World Cup. Championship.
The issue of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has finally been resolved as the tournament will be played in a hybrid model. Apart from India's matches and the semi-final, all other matches in the event will be played in Pakistan across three venues.
India's matches, along with one semi-final, will be played in Dubai in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Also, if the Rohit Sharma-led team reaches the final of the tournament, the summit match will be played in Dubai and if India does not reach the final, the Played in Pakistan.
To accept the hybrid model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan has been asked not to visit India for ICC events until 2027. The Pakistan Cricket Board has also been given the hosting rights for the upcoming Women's World Cup.
They've been handed the 'lollipop' of the Women's World Cup – Danish Kaneria on PCB accepts mixed model for 2025 ICC Champions Cup
While talking about the whole story, Danish Kaneria feels that BCCI has found itself in a win-win situation. He described people in Pakistan as illiterate and said they were given lollipops. He also expressed his hope that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be conducted smoothly due to the situation in Pakistan. Speaking to IANS, he said:
“The BCCI has found itself in a win-win situation. Here in Pakistan, I also hear people saying 'we fought and won this', but they are illiterate. They were handed the 'lollipop' of the Women's World Cup from the beginning. I felt the hybrid model would be the only solution.” Because in this case, there is no other option.
“Pakistan said they will not go to India to play, but only time will tell. The country is currently facing an unstable situation. If something happens with the other teams, what will happen? The entire tournament may shift to Dubai.” Everyone has family concerns, and we have to respect that. Given the current situation, let's hope the tournament goes smoothly under the hybrid model.
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Danish Kaneria also added that if India and Pakistan reach the final, there will be other problems as well. The former cricketer stressed that the PCB must ensure that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is conducted smoothly. It is believed that if something happens, the entire tournament will be moved to Dubai. He added:
“The interesting part is that if both India and Pakistan reach the final, it should be played in Dubai, right? This will raise another issue: If you can play the final in Dubai, what is the problem in playing the matches,” he said. In India?
“Given the circumstances, they need to ensure that the situation in Pakistan remains stable. Teams come here and play matches. Other teams should not raise questions and the entire tournament will be held in Dubai,” he added.
People like Rohit (Sharma), Virat (Kohli) and (Jasprit) Bumrah – Danish Kaneria
Dane Kaneria also feels that the India-Pakistan match will witness a large crowd, because according to him, fans will come to watch Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.
He concluded by saying that if the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is hosted successfully, it will boost Pakistani cricket. He added:
“The entire stadium and even the roads will be packed with people. Because people are fans of Rohit (Sharma), Virat (Kohli), (Jasprit) Bumrah. The younger generation is imitating these players.”
“International cricket has really picked up in Pakistan. Now, Pakistan should focus on the Champions Trophy instead of focusing on other matters. If this tournament is successful, it will be very beneficial for Pakistani cricket and the youth. It will strengthen Pakistan. Cricket more, but there is still a long way to go.” Let's cut it off.”