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Team India will not go to Pakistan to play Champions Trophy: BCCI said
Published - 8-NOV-2024 11:4 IST | Updated - 8-NOV-2024 11:4 IST
The Indian team will not go to Pakistan for next year's Champions Trophy cricket tournament. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently cited security concerns behind its decision in a letter sent to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The board has expressed its desire to play all its matches in Dubai.
According to the Indian Express report, a source related to the matter said, this is our decision. We have written a letter to PCB asking to hold our matches in Dubai.
The Champions Trophy will be played from February 19 to March 9 next year as per the draft schedule. Matches of this event can be held in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.
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