BCCI Decision to Omit Pakistan Name from India Champions Trophy Jersey Sparks Social Media Debate
The BCCI and PCB are at odds ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled in Pakistan and Dubai. India has objected to having Pakistan's name on their jerseys, despite the latter being the official host. The BCCI also refused to send captain Rohit Sharma to Pakistan for meetings. This ongoing controversy dominates the build-up to the tournament, with the hybrid model agreement still in place.
With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 just around the corner, a new controversy has emerged between the BCCI and PCB regarding the host nation’s name on India’s jerseys. The tournament, to be held in Pakistan and Dubai, has led to India objecting to having “Pakistan” printed on their shirts, despite playing their matches in Dubai.
This disagreement follows the BCCI’s refusal to send their team to Pakistan, which resulted in a hybrid model agreement between the PCB and ICC. The PCB has accused the BCCI of politicizing cricket, with reports indicating India also declined to send captain Rohit Sharma to Pakistan for key meetings. This controversy continues to dominate discussions as the tournament approaches.
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