Pakistani people love you! Rizwan invites Indian cricket team for Champions Trophy
PCB chief Ramiz Raja discusses the possibility of inviting the Indian cricket team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in 2023.
In a recent press conference, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja expressed his desire to invite the Indian cricket team to participate in the Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2023.
Raja stated that he had spoken to his Indian counterpart, Sourav Ganguly, about the possibility of India playing in Pakistan and that Ganguly had responded positively.
“I have spoken to Sourav Ganguly about the possibility of India playing in Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, and he has responded positively,” Raja said.
Background of India-Pakistan cricket rivalry
India and Pakistan have a long and storied cricket rivalry, dating back to the first Test match between the two countries in 1952.
The two teams have played some of the most memorable matches in cricket history, including the 1983 World Cup final, which India won, and the 2007 T20 World Cup final, which Pakistan won.
However, political tensions between the two countries have often spilled over into cricket, and there have been periods when the two teams have not played each other.
Current status of India-Pakistan cricket relations
In recent years, there have been signs of a thaw in India-Pakistan cricket relations.
The two teams played a series of limited-overs matches in 2012 and 2013, and they also played in the Asia Cup in 2014 and 2016.
However, there has still not been a full series between the two teams since 2007.
PCB's invitation to India for Champions Trophy
Raja's invitation to India to play in the Champions Trophy is the latest sign of the PCB's desire to improve cricket relations between the two countries.
If India accepts the invitation, it would be a significant development and would help to further thaw relations between the two countries.
It would also be a major boost for the Champions Trophy, which is one of the most prestigious tournaments in cricket.
Conclusion
India's participation in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan would be a major step forward for cricket relations between the two countries.
It would also be a significant boost for the tournament itself.
