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ICC Champions Trophy: PCB Explores ‘Minus India’ Formula Amidst Ongoing Tensions
The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering a ‘minus India’ formula for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in light of India’s refusal to participate. The ICC Board meeting will discuss this and other options.
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by News Desk
2024-11-28
ICC Champions Trophy: PCB Explores ‘Minus India’ Formula Amidst Ongoing Tensions

The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan in cricket have led the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to explore a ‘minus India’ formula for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. According to a report from cricket website Cricinfo, this proposal will be discussed during the ICC Board meeting, which is scheduled for November 29.

The 'minus India' option suggests hosting the Champions Trophy in Pakistan without India, a move that could potentially impact the commercial value of the tournament. However, there is also the option of a hybrid model, where most of the tournament will take place in Pakistan, but India's matches would be relocated to another country.

The ICC Board meeting will also discuss the possibility of holding the entire tournament in another country while the PCB remains the official host. However, sources indicate that the minus India proposal has low chances of being adopted due to the commercial implications.

This isn't the first time the PCB has discussed the idea of a ‘minus India’ formula. In fact, the PCB is reportedly considering using past examples to back their stance. In 1996, Australia and the West Indies refused to play in Sri Lanka, while in 2003, New Zealand and England refused to play in Kenya and Zimbabwe, respectively. In those cases, the ICC awarded points to the opposing teams, and the PCB may use this precedent as leverage in its negotiations.

Despite India's refusal to participate in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, the PCB has rejected both the hybrid model and the idea of relocating the tournament. The stalemate has caused delays in the tournament's scheduling, with broadcasters worried about the potential loss of millions of dollars.

The ICC Board meeting will consider these options and more, with the final decision expected to have significant implications for the future of the tournament and the relationship between India and Pakistan in the cricketing world.
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