The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not tour India for any cricket series for the next three years in response to India's refusal to participate in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, according to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi's advisor Aamer Mir.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Mir addressed the ongoing cricket dispute between the two nations while highlighting the PCB's financial stability despite the setback.
"All decisions regarding the Champions Trophy were made by the ICC," Mir stated. "India attempted to cause financial damage to Pakistan, but ultimately, India will suffer greater financial losses than Pakistan."
Mir revealed that the PCB currently ranks as the third wealthiest cricket board globally, demonstrating its financial resilience despite regional tensions. He emphasized that the Champions Trophy events held thus far have proceeded without any unpleasant incidents.
The PCB advisor noted that under Chairman Mohsin Naqvi's leadership, the cricket board has achieved significant financial stability. As evidence, he mentioned that the PCB contributed 4 billion rupees in taxes to the national treasury.
Javed Murtaza, another PCB official present at the conference, provided additional financial details about the Champions Trophy. "The matches scheduled in Dubai are still officially hosted by Pakistan," Murtaza explained. "PCB will receive the ticket revenue from these Dubai matches as well."
According to Murtaza, while the ICC covered the operational expenses for the Champions Trophy, the PCB expects to generate approximately 3 billion rupees in profit from the event. This projected revenue stems from hosting fees and ticket sales across venues.
The PCB officials emphasized that despite India's withdrawal, the Champions Trophy remains financially viable for Pakistan, with the ICC expected to provide around 3 billion rupees in profit-sharing.
This development marks another chapter in the complex cricket relations between Pakistan and India, where sporting events continue to be influenced by broader geopolitical tensions.
