‘BCCI is bringing politics into cricket…’ Why did the PCB official get angry after everything was decided, said- Rohit Sharma…

Last updated:January 20, 2025, 6:35 pm IST

It has been decided not to send Indian captain Rohit Sharma to Pakistan for the opening ceremony of Champions Trophy 2025. This claim has been made by a PCB official. he/she has also said that BCCI is bringing politics into the game.

New Delhi. Pakistan is all set to host the Champions Trophy from February 19. A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official has expressed concern over the reported decision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to postpone the Champions Trophy 2025, starting from February 19. It has been decided not to send Indian captain Rohit Sharma to Pakistan for the inauguration ceremony. he/she has also said that BCCI is bringing politics into cricket.

A PCB official, on condition of anonymity, told IANS on Monday, “BCCI is bringing politics into cricket, which is not good for the game at all. he/she refused to come to Pakistan. They do not want to send their captain Rohit Sharma to Pakistan for the opening ceremony, now there are reports that they do not want the name of the host country (Pakistan) to be printed on their jersey. We believe that ICC will not allow such things to happen. We have hope for them.”

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Rohit was also expected to attend the traditional captains’ photo shoot and pre-event press conference in Pakistan. BCCI has not yet given any update on whether they will send Rohit Sharma to Pakistan or not. But this possibility is less. Because according to BCCI, it may be a bit unsafe for Rohit to go to Pakistan. Let us tell you that India will play all its Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, which also includes the match against Pakistan on 23 February.