A “hybrid model” for hosting the Champions Trophy will not be accepted by Pakistan, according to its Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
Pakistan is due to stage a first global tournament since 1996, an eight-team 50-over competition in February and March next year.
However, political tensions between Pakistan and India mean the two countries have not played each other outside major tournaments in 11 years and India have not visited Pakistan since 2008.
As a result, there is speculation India could play their matches in a country other than Pakistan, possibly the United Arab Emirates.
“Sports should stay above politics and cricket should not be sacrificed at the altar of politics,” said PCB chair Naqvi.
The situation has not been publicly…
