Speaking to the media outlet Telecom at a recent meeting, he criticized India’s reluctance to play in Pakistan, describing it as a “double standard.” He also urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to find a permanent solution instead of making temporary decisions.
Kamran stated, “The ICC often opts for temporary decisions, but I believe the time has come for a permanent resolution. If this year’s Champions Trophy is played in a hybrid model and India refuses to come to Pakistan, then all future ICC events involving India should also follow the same model. In that case, Pakistan would not play in India either. Furthermore, unless both countries agree to resume bilateral series, the ICC should avoid scheduling Indo-Pak matches in its events.”
He added that if bilateral ties improve, multi-nation tournaments could also be considered in the future. Highlighting India’s contradictory approach, Kamran said, “On the one hand, they cite political issues to refuse playing in Pakistan, yet on the other, they expect us to play on their soil. This is nothing but hypocrisy.”
This controversy has reignited the long-standing tensions between the cricket boards of India and Pakistan, fueled by broader political disputes between the two nations.
