Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif urges India to provide “logical answer” to ICC if they opt out of Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif has raised concerns about India potentially opting out of traveling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year. He emphasized the importance of India providing a “logical answer” to the ICC if they choose to do so, warning that refusing ICC events could have negative repercussions.

Latif pointed out past instances where teams’ decisions altered tournament outcomes, such as in the 1996 World Cup when Australia and West Indies refused to go to Sri Lanka, leading to a change in the group dynamics and eventual victory for Sri Lanka. He stressed that refusing ICC events could backfire and that teams should fulfill their commitments unless there are valid reasons not to participate.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has suggested holding India’s matches in a single city during the Champions Trophy, with Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore being the proposed venues. Lahore would host the final match of the tournament.

It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds, but Latif’s comments highlight the potential implications of India’s decision on the upcoming tournament. As discussions continue, the cricketing world will be watching closely to see how the issue is resolved and whether India will indeed provide a “logical answer” to the ICC regarding their participation in the Champions Trophy.