Pakistan unwilling to move Champions Trophy games out, questions India refusal to play there
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi has said that Pakistan is unwilling to move Champions Trophy games out of the country.
Sethi's comments come after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said that it will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, citing security concerns.
The BCCI's decision has put the tournament in jeopardy, as it is scheduled to be held in Pakistan from September 14 to October 5.
Sethi said that he is "disappointed" by the BCCI's decision and that he does not believe that there are any security concerns that would prevent the tournament from being held in Pakistan.
"We have been working very hard to ensure that the Champions Trophy is a success," Sethi said. "We have put in place a number of security measures, and we are confident that the tournament can be held safely in Pakistan."
Sethi also said that he is "questioning" the BCCI's refusal to play in Pakistan.
"I don't understand why the BCCI is refusing to play in Pakistan," Sethi said. "We have a very good track record of hosting international cricket matches, and we have never had any security concerns before."
Sethi said that he is "hopeful" that the BCCI will reconsider its decision and that the Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan as scheduled.
"We are still hopeful that the BCCI will reconsider its decision," Sethi said. "We are confident that we can host a safe and successful Champions Trophy in Pakistan."
The Champions Trophy is a major international cricket tournament that is held every four years.
The tournament features the top eight teams in the world, and it is considered to be one of the most prestigious events in the sport.
The BCCI's decision to not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy is a significant development, as India is one of the most powerful teams in the world.
If the BCCI does not reconsider its decision, it is likely that the Champions Trophy will be moved to another country.
The ICC has not yet announced whether the Champions Trophy will be moved, but it is expected to make a decision in the coming weeks.