The upcoming Champions Trophy in 2025 has sparked speculation about whether the Indian cricket team will travel to Pakistan for the tournament. India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series since 2012 due to political tensions, and their only recent encounters have been during international tournaments.
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed concerns about the security of the Indian team if they were to travel to Pakistan. He believes that the Indian government should only consider sending the team if Pakistan can guarantee their safety.
“I feel the security concerns are always there and if the security of the players is not ensured there then I don’t think that the team should go there,” Singh said. “If they say that the teams will get full security and there is no hassle then it’s on the government to think and make decisions.”
Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria also believes that India should not travel to Pakistan for the tournament. He suggests that Dubai would be a more suitable venue due to the security concerns.
“Looking at the situation in Pakistan, I have to say that the Indian team should not go to Pakistan,” Kaneria said. “The safety of the players is the first priority.”
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet made a decision on whether the Indian team will travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. The final decision will likely depend on the security situation in Pakistan and the advice of the Indian government.
