Pakistan on Thursday (November 14, 2024) stated that no again channel diplomacy was occurring with India after the neighbouring nation refused to ship its cricket crew for the Champions Trophy to be held in February-March subsequent 12 months.
The spokesperson of the International Workplace, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, was requested questions on the weekly press briefing concerning the standing of the cricket event scheduled to be held in Pakistan early subsequent 12 months.

“There isn’t any again channel with India to particularly talk about the Champions Trophy and bilateral Cricket between Pakistan and India,” she stated.
She added that additional particulars on the subject of the holding of Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the participation of the varied groups was out there with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which might share any additional particulars.
Baloch went on to say that sports activities occasions shouldn’t be blended with politics.
“Pakistan has at all times stated that sports activities shouldn’t be politicized,” she stated.

Requested whether or not Pakistan plans to go forward with the Champions Trophy if India persevered with its refusal to ship its crew, she stated that the PCB was in touch with the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) to debate the preparations, together with participation of various groups within the event.
“We might refer you to the Pakistan Cricket Board for any feedback or clarification on the subject of this challenge,” she stated.
The BCCI has knowledgeable the ICC about its incapability to journey to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. The world physique, in flip, has sought a response from the PCB on internet hosting the event in a hybrid mannequin.
A hybrid mannequin was adopted throughout the Asia Cup final 12 months, when India’s matches had been held in Sri Lanka whereas different matches had been performed in Pakistan.
Revealed – November 15, 2024 05:26 am IST