Former Pakistan National Cricket Team Player The Danish Canaries He spoke about the hybrid model being used for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He said that the Pakistan Cricket Board received the 'lollipop' of the Women's World Cup to adopt the two-nation formula for the tournament.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 issue has finally been resolved as the tournament will be played in a hybrid model. Apart from India's matches and one semi-final, all other matches in the event will be held in Pakistan at three venues.
India's matches, along with one semi-final, will be played in Dubai in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Also, if the Rohit Sharmathe leading team reaches the final of the tournament, then the summit clash will be played in Dubai and if India fails to reach the final, it will be played in Pakistan.
To adopt the hybrid model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan was told not to visit India for ICC events until 2027. Also, the Pakistan Cricket Board was awarded the hosting rights for the Women's World Cup which was to come.
Women's World Cup 'lollipop' handed to them – Denmark's Kaneria on PCB adopts hybrid model for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
While talking about the whole saga, Denmark's Kaneria feels that BCCI has found itself in a win-win situation. He called the people of Pakistan illiterate and said they were given lollipops. He also hoped that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 would be held smoothly due to the situation in Pakistan. Speaking to IANS, he said:
“The BCCI has been in a win-win situation. Here in Pakistan, I also hear that people say 'we have fought and won', but they are illiterate. from the Women's World Cup.
“Pakistan has said that they will not go to India to play, but only time will tell. The country is in an unstable situation right now. If something happens with the other. teamsthen what happens? The entire tournament could move to Dubai. Everyone has family concerns, and we should respect that. Given the current situation, we hope that the competition will go smoothly under the hybrid model.”
The entire tournament will be held in Dubai – Kaneria of Denmark warns PCB
Denmark's Kaneria also said that if India and Pakistan reach the final, there will be other issues as well. The former cricketer emphasized that the PCB should ensure that the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is held smoothly. He believes that if something happens, the entire tournament will be brought to Dubai. He said:
“The interesting part is if India and Pakistan reach the final, it has to be played in Dubai, right? That raises another issue: if you can play the final in Dubai, what is the problem with playing the games. in India?
“Looking at the situation, they have to ensure that the situation in Pakistan remains stable. Teams come here and play games. It should not happen that other teams will raise questions and the entire tournament will be held in Dubai.
People follow Rohit (Sharma), Virat (Kohli), and (Jasprit) Bumrah – Kaneria from Denmark
Denmark's Kaneria also believes that the match between India and Pakistan will see a lot of viewers as, according to him, fans will come to watch Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and jasprit burah.
He concluded by saying that if the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is successfully held, it will boost Pakistan cricket. He said:
“The whole stadium and even the roads would be full of people. Because people follow Rohit (Sharma), Virat (Kohli), and (Jasprit) Bumrah. The younger generation emulates these players,”
“International cricket has already revived in Pakistan. Now, Pakistan should focus on the Champions Trophy instead of dwelling on other issues. If this tournament is successful, it will be very beneficial for Pakistan cricket and the youth. cricket even more, but there is still a long way to go.”
