The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided not to tour India for any cricket series over the next three years in response to India’s refusal to participate in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, according to Aamer Mir, advisor to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Mir discussed the ongoing cricket dispute between the two nations while asserting that the PCB remains financially stable despite this setback.
“All decisions regarding the Champions Trophy were made by the ICC,” Mir stated. “India aimed to inflict financial harm on Pakistan, but in the end, India will suffer greater financial losses than Pakistan.”
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Mir highlighted that the PCB currently ranks as the third wealthiest cricket board globally, showcasing its financial resilience despite regional tensions. He also noted that previous Champions Trophy events had been conducted without any major incidents.
Under Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s leadership, the PCB has achieved significant financial stability, Mir emphasized, citing a contribution of 4 billion rupees in taxes to the national treasury as evidence.
Javed Murtaza, another PCB official present at the conference, provided further financial insights regarding the Champions Trophy. “The matches scheduled in Dubai are still officially hosted by Pakistan,” Murtaza explained, adding that the PCB will receive ticket revenue from these matches.
Murtaza further stated that while the ICC is covering operational expenses for the Champions Trophy, the PCB expects to generate approximately 3 billion rupees in profit from hosting fees and ticket sales.
The officials reiterated that despite India’s withdrawal, the Champions Trophy remains financially viable for Pakistan, with the ICC projected to provide around 3 billion rupees in profit-sharing.
This development adds another chapter to the complex cricketing relationship between Pakistan and India, where sporting events continue to be shaped by broader geopolitical tensions.
