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Inzamam-ul-Haq urges other boards to boycott IPL over Champions Trophy venue drama



  • Pakistan is Champions Trophy 2025 host, but Dubai, the alternative venue chosen for all India matches, including the knockouts, has somehow become the focal point. After several players and broadcasters pointed this out,

Inzamam-ul-Haq, a former Pakistan cricket captain, has called for cricket boards to boycott the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to the ongoing controversy surrounding the venue for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The drama stems from the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) insistence on hosting the tournament in Pakistan, while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed security concerns and is reluctant to send the Indian team there. Inzamam suggested that if the BCCI does not agree to play in Pakistan, other cricket boards should consider boycotting the IPL as a form of protest, highlighting the need for reciprocity in international cricket relations. This statement comes amidst heightened tensions between the cricket boards of India and Pakistan, with the IPL being a significant platform for international cricketers.

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