The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains firm in its decision not to send the Indian cricket team to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The issue has stirred reactions from current and former Pakistani cricketers, with opinions ranging from calls for India to reconsider their position to outright criticism.
In a recent interview, Pakistan’s white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan was asked about India’s refusal to tour Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. The question came ahead of Pakistan’s first ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Rizwan’s response, however, appeared unclear to many viewers.
Indian business tycoon Harsh Goenka added fuel to the ongoing debate by resharing Rizwan’s interview clip on X (formerly Twitter). In his post, Goenka urged social media users to interpret Rizwan’s reply, which he implied lacked coherence.
Here is the video:
The issue of India’s participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy continues to spark debates across both nations. While the BCCI cites security concerns for its stance, Pakistani cricket stakeholders view it as a political issue that undermines the spirit of the game.
Did you understand what Rizwan said?
