News Desk
NEW DEHLI: Indian media outlets have claimed that Pakistan could escalate its ongoing cricket disputes with India to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a bid to resolve the issue surrounding India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. According to reports, Pakistan could pursue legal action after India’s refusal to participate in the upcoming tournament on Pakistani soil, potentially seeking arbitration to resolve the impasse.
The claim is rooted in the long-standing political tensions between the two nations, which have resulted in a cessation of bilateral series for more than a decade. Despite the political strains, Pakistan managed to send its team to India for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. This raises questions about the practicality of future matches given the region’s geopolitical climate, further complicating the issue.
Reports from India suggest that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) proposed a hybrid model for the series, which would see India hosting its matches in Dubai instead of Pakistan. However, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Najam Sethi, has categorically rejected such suggestions, insisting that no matches in the upcoming series will take place outside of Pakistan.
In response to these developments, Pakistani officials have neither confirmed nor denied the reports, opting to remain silent on the matter, leaving the future of cricketing relations between the two nations hanging in the balance. As the 2025 Champions Trophy approaches, the question of whether diplomatic disputes will overshadow the sport remains a pressing concern for fans and officials alike.
