Pakistan’s Basit Ali fires ‘Champions Trophy won’t be played’ warning to PCB: Soldiers getting martyred in Peshawar
Pakistan’s own Basit Ali has expressed reservations about the host nation defending their title in the ICC Champions Trophy at home. Stressing the need for heightened security measures, Ali warned Pakistan that any security lapse could thwart the nation’s bid to host a global cricket tournament. Former world champions Pakistan are set to host Test series against Bangladesh, England and West Indies in a packed 2024-25 season.
have also acquired the hosting rights from ICC for the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan stunned India in the 2017 final of the showpiece event to lift the famous trophy. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the dates and schedule for the entire home season, featuring the Champions Trophy spectacle last month. Sharing his views on YouTube, Basit warned the PCB and questioned the Pakistani government on ‘soldiers getting martyred’.
