Controversy erupted as the BCCI refused to print Pakistan’s name on India’s Champions Trophy 2025 jersey

the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) He got into a controversy a little while ago ICC Champions Cup 2025with reports emerging that the Indian Cricket Board had refused to print PakistanName on Team IndiaJerseys.

The tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, witnessed escalation of tensions following this decision. With India’s matches being held in Dubai, the issue surrounding Pakistan’s official role as host nation has become a hot topic.

PCB official accuses BCCI of politicizing cricket

In response to the decision of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) The official strongly accused the Indian Board of politicizing cricket. The anonymous PCB official claimed that the refusal to print Pakistan’s name on India’s jersey is another example of BCCI bringing politics into the sport.

“BCCI is bringing politics into cricket, which is not good for the game at all. They have refused to travel to Pakistan. They do not want to send their captain (to Pakistan) for the opening ceremony, and now there are reports that they do not want to print the name of the host country (Pakistan) on their shirts.” A PCB official said as quoted by IANS.

The controversy comes against the backdrop of BCCI’s earlier refusal to send an Indian captain Rohit Sharma To Pakistan to attend the opening ceremony of the tournament. This decision was met with disappointment by the PCB as many viewed the India captain’s absence from the opening ceremony as a symbolic snub.

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Expresses confidence in the intervention of the International Criminal Court in this matter

PCB official still hopes that International Cricket Council (ICC) It will intervene in the matter to ensure that Pakistan, as the official host of the 2025 Champions Trophy, is properly recognised. The official believes that the ICC, as cricket’s global governing body, will prioritize the fairness and integrity of the sport.

“We believe that the global governing body (ICC) will not allow this to happen and will support Pakistan.” The official added.

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