Sources had earlier told IANS that Team India cannot participate in the Champion Trophy to be held in Pakistan. It said there are discussions about potentially changing the venue of the event or considering a hybrid model.
Responding to this, Rashid Latif told IANS, “You can refuse bilateral series but it will be difficult to refuse ICC events. When the ICC makes its plans, teams know where they have to play, just like Pakistan knew they had to go to India to play the World Cup, and contracts for cricket boards are signed accordingly. '
“It seems a bit difficult to refuse ICC events... In the 1996 World Cup, Australia and West Indies refused to go to Sri Lanka and the whole group changed and Sri Lanka became champions. This was a big mistake… If India or Pakistan have signed in then they will have to go to that event. If any situation arises at the government level, you will have to give a logical answer as to why you are not coming. You can refuse a bilateral series citing conditions are not good in Pakistan etc... In my opinion, refusing to host an ICC event can be counterproductive," said the former wicketkeeper-batsman.
It is learned that the Pakistan Cricket Board has proposed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that India's qualifying round matches during next year's Champions Trophy be held exclusively in a single city.
According to the information received, meanwhile, PCB has selected Karachi Rawalpindi and Lahore as the venues, while Lahore will host the final match.
Responding to this, Rashid Latif told IANS, “You can refuse bilateral series but it will be difficult to refuse ICC events. When the ICC makes its plans, teams know where they have to play, just like Pakistan knew they had to go to India to play the World Cup, and contracts for cricket boards are signed accordingly. '
“It seems a bit difficult to refuse ICC events... In the 1996 World Cup, Australia and West Indies refused to go to Sri Lanka and the whole group changed and Sri Lanka became champions. This was a big mistake… If India or Pakistan have signed in then they will have to go to that event. If any situation arises at the government level, you will have to give a logical answer as to why you are not coming. You can refuse a bilateral series citing conditions are not good in Pakistan etc... In my opinion, refusing to host an ICC event can be counterproductive," said the former wicketkeeper-batsman.
It is learned that the Pakistan Cricket Board has proposed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that India's qualifying round matches during next year's Champions Trophy be held exclusively in a single city.
According to the information received, meanwhile, PCB has selected Karachi Rawalpindi and Lahore as the venues, while Lahore will host the final match.
