Former all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over their refusal to tour Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Pakistan in the February- March window in 2025, however, India’s participation in the tournament is uncertain.
Previously, reports emerged in Indian media, citing a source from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), that Team India will not be visiting Pakistan for the tournament citing security concerns.
Additionally, on Sunday, sources confirmed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that the Indian government is not ready to allow their cricket team to travel to Pakistan.
The news of India’s refusal was not well received by many former cricketers in Pakistan, including Mohammad Hafeez.
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The former Pakistan captain took his official X (formerly Twitter) account and criticised India’s decision. He took a subtle dig by stating that Pakistan is secure for every team but ‘somehow not *secure* for India.’
The 44-year-old also urged the PCB to take a strong stance against India with support from the government.
“It was a day dream that India will come to Pakistan to play [the] Champions Trophy 2025,” Mohammad Hafeez posted.
“Pakistan is safe & ready to host the event. Pakistan [has been] hosting all cricket nations at home but somehow not *secure* for India. Waiting for strong & surprised response from government & PCB,” he added.
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