PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi was originally meant to be part of the presentation in the final at Dubai, but the host board said he was unwell and unable to travel to Dubai. host board asks ICC to explain.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asked the ICC for an explanation after the Champions Trophy tournament director Sumair Ahmed was not included in the final presentation ceremony in Dubai. Sumair, who is also the chief operating officer of the PCB, Dubai for the final in his capacity as tournament director and Pakistan’s representative at the final. Pakistan were official hosts of the Champions Trophy 2025.
After India beat New Zealand to secure the title on the Champions Trophy 2025, four officials were part of the presentation ceremony, including Jay Shah, the ICC chairman, two from the BCCI, one from New Zealand Cricket but none from the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board). The officials present were BCCI president Roger Binny, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and NZC (New Zealand Cricket Board) director Roger Twose. It is not for representatives of nations playing the final to feature in post-tournament ICC ceremonies, unless the final involves the host country.
The PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi was originally meant to be part of the presentations but the PCB said he was not well and unable to travel to Dubai. They expected Sumair to stand in as Pakistan’s representative. If he decline then no one PCB representative come to the Dubai.
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A PCB official said the ICC was yet to respond to the PCB with any explanation
The Champion’s Trophy was Pakistan’s first major ICC tournament co-hosting the 1996 ODI World Cup with India and Sri Lanka. The tournament was played across three venues in Pakistan – Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi apart from India’s matches that took in ona place in Dubai.
Pakistani, koi na koi stage par khada hona bahot jaruri tha. Chahe wo cup na de, chahe wo medal na de, but somebody should’ve been there (It was imperative that Pakistan should have had representation in any form).
Akhtar took to X and said, “India have won the ICC Champions Trophy. There was one odd thing: no one from the Pakistan Cricket Board (was there) during the presentation ceremony. Pakistan was the host of the Champions Trophy, but no representative of Pakistan was standing.
A PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) official recently stated that the ICC (International Cricket Council) has not yet provided any explanation or response regarding a matter of concern. The official expressed disappointment over the lack of communication from the ICC, emphasizing that the PCB has been awaiting clarification on the issue for some time. While the specific details of the matter were not disclosed, it is understood to be related to a decision or action taken by the ICC that has raised questions or concerns within the PCB.
The PCB official highlighted the importance of transparency and timely communication between the ICC and its member boards, especially when decisions impact the operations or interests of a cricket board. The lack of response from the ICC has reportedly left the PCB in a state of uncertainty, making it difficult for the board to plan or address the issue effectively. The official reiterated the PCB’s commitment to resolving the matter through dialogue and urged the ICC to provide the necessary explanations at the earliest.
This situation underscores the need for stronger collaboration and communication between international cricket governing bodies and their member boards. The PCB has been actively working to strengthen Pakistan’s position in global cricket, and any lack of clarity or support from the ICC could hinder these efforts. The official expressed hope that the ICC would address the matter promptly, ensuring that all parties can move forward constructively.
The PCB remains focused on its goals of promoting cricket in Pakistan and maintaining positive relationships with international cricket bodies. However, the delay in receiving a response from the ICC has raised concerns about the efficiency of communication channels within the global cricket community. The PCB official concluded by stating that the board would continue to seek clarity and work towards a resolution that benefits all stakeholders involved.
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