Champions Trophy: Hybrid mannequin or out of Pakistan? ICC to resolve tomorrow

Monetary implications

The ICC, understandably, is making an attempt to promote the purpose to the PCB that with out the premier India vs Pakistan fixture, the occasion will lose all its sheen and extra importantly, there shall be large monetary implications. There was some discuss of decoupling India and Pakistan in numerous teams within the league stage of the event to keep away from Group India’s journey to the neighbouring nation, however broadcasters is not going to be able to compromise on an assured fixture of the most important recreation of the occasion.

India has not toured Pakistan for the reason that 2008 Mumbai terror assaults, which killed greater than 150 folks. The newest refusal to journey has been blamed on safety considerations and the ICC has maintained that it doesn’t anticipate any member board to go in opposition to authorities recommendation. The game has been dealing with this anomaly, with the hybrid mannequin appearing as face saver again and again, till the latest disaster.

A transparent image ought to emerge by tomorrow, with the hybrid mannequin (with Pakistan being compensated), trying like the most suitable choice on the desk.