No Pakistan Name On Team India’s Jersey For Champions Trophy 2025: Report
The lead-up to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been filled with anticipation, but recent reports have added a new layer of drama to the already charged atmosphere. According to a report by IANS, India, led by captain Rohit Sharma, has made the bold decision to refuse having Pakistan’s name printed on their jersey for the upcoming tournament. This move is set to break a long-standing ICC tradition that typically sees the host country’s name included on the playing team’s jersey.
India’s journey in the Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 20, with a high-stakes encounter against Bangladesh. The tournament, marking the first ICC event in Pakistan since the 1996 ODI World Cup, is clouded with political tension. However, due to security concerns, Team India will not travel to Pakistan and instead, all their matches will be held in Dubai. This decision comes as no surprise, given the ongoing tensions between the two nations, which have spilled over into the cricketing world.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have been at loggerheads over the hybrid model being used for the Champions Trophy. The hybrid model allows for matches to be played both in Pakistan and Dubai, but India has expressed its reservations about participating on Pakistani soil. The latest report, however, reveals a deeper rift – India’s refusal to have Pakistan’s name on their jerseys for the tournament has raised eyebrows.
A PCB official voiced their disappointment, claiming that the refusal to print Pakistan’s name on India’s jerseys was a politicization of cricket. According to the official, this move, along with India’s reluctance to send captain Rohit Sharma for the opening ceremony in Pakistan, highlights a broader issue of political interference in cricket. The official further expressed hope that the International Cricket Council (ICC) would intervene and prevent India from breaking this longstanding tradition, which has been in place for decades.
“We believe that the ICC will not let this happen and will support Pakistan in this matter,” the official stated, underlining the significance of maintaining neutrality in the game. The tensions between the BCCI and PCB have once again thrust the game of cricket into the global political spotlight, overshadowing the sport itself.
India’s Champions Trophy 2025 campaign will see them face off against Pakistan on February 23, followed by their final group match against New Zealand on March 2. These high-octane clashes are expected to keep fans on the edge of their seats, as India aims to reclaim the prestigious trophy they last won in 2013 under the leadership of MS Dhoni. Before the Champions Trophy kicks off, India will also play a series of T20I and ODI matches to sharpen their skills and prepare for the ultimate challenge.
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