The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced it will not tour India for any cricket series over the next three years, responding to India’s decision to skip the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. This statement was made by Aamer Mir, advisor to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, during a press conference on Wednesday, addressing the ongoing cricket dispute between the two neighboring countries.
Mir highlighted that all decisions regarding the Champions Trophy were made by the International Cricket Council (ICC), and India’s attempts to harm Pakistan financially would ultimately backfire. “India will suffer greater financial losses than Pakistan,” he added.
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Despite India’s withdrawal, the PCB remains financially resilient, ranking as the third wealthiest cricket board globally, according to Mir. Under Naqvi’s leadership, the PCB has achieved financial stability, contributing 4 billion rupees in taxes to the national treasury.
PCB officials confirmed that the Champions Trophy matches scheduled in Dubai are officially hosted by Pakistan, and the board expects to generate around 3 billion rupees in profit from the event, thanks to hosting fees and ticket sales. Despite the geopolitical tensions, the Champions Trophy remains a financially viable tournament for Pakistan.
