KARACHI, Nov 10: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday initiated talks with senior government officials to discuss future course of action after ICC conveyed to PCB about India’s unwillingness to tour the country for next year’s Champions Trophy.
The PCB confirmed that it received an e-mail from the ICC regarding India’s reluctance to travel to Pakistan for the marquee tournament, even as Naqvi had earlier turned down a ‘Hybrid Model’.
“Mohsin Naqvi, who is the federal interior minister, is in touch with government officials and the wait is now on what directives the Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif gives,” a PCB official said.
The official expressed his disappointment over India’s stand despite Pakistan promising full-scale security for the visitors during the ICC showpiece.
“It’s unacceptable as there is no logical reason for India to again refuse to send its team to Pakistan.
“Preparations for the event are on schedule and we have already assured the ICC of all the best security arrangements for all teams including India,” the official said. (PTI)
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