The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has recently addressed the ongoing rumours regarding their potential decision not to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February to March, however, India’s participation in the tournament is uncertain as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeks the government’s approval to visit the country.
Some reports suggested that Afghanistan might follow India’s lead and not travel to Pakistan. However, ACB chairman Mirwais Ashraf and CEO Naseeb Khan have dismissed these rumours.
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The chairman and CEO of ACB met Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi during ICC’s annual meeting in Colombo, assuring Naqvi of Afghanistan’s participation in the Champions Trophy 2025.
“Our team will indeed travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025,” they committed.
Moreover, the ACB also shared the potential plans to organize a Youth Tri-Series with Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
“The discussions also included A team tours to Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, and the possibility of a Youth Tri-Series against Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, with the dates and venues to be confirmed,” ACB stated in a press release.
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