Social Media Reacts after Pakistan Urged to Stay Silent as Rohit Sharma Misses Captains Photoshoot for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India’s decision not to send captain Rohit Sharma to Pakistan for the opening ceremony has stirred controversy. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to remain silent and simply email the BCCI to protest. The Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan, but India matches will take place in Dubai.
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In the lead-up to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India’s decision to not send captain Rohit Sharma to the captains’ photoshoot in Pakistan has stirred controversy. The event will be hosted by Pakistan, but India’s matches will take place in Dubai, including the knockout stages. Reports also suggest that India refuses to display the Champions Trophy logo with Pakistan’s name on their jerseys, despite ICC guidelines.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to remain silent on the matter, simply protesting through an email to the BCCI. He believes silence is the best response and emphasizes that India’s stance will not harm Pakistan but rather affect world cricket. India’s first match is on February 20, 2025, against Bangladesh in Dubai.
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