Champions Trophy host Pakistan confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games at cricket tournament
Pakistan's Saim Ayub raises his bat and hemet after reaching his century during the third International cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Themba Hadebe]
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year’s Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals. India had refused to travel to tournament host Pakistan for the eight-team, 50-over Champions Trophy. Under a hybrid model, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday that all of India’s games will be at a neutral venue, including if the team reaches the semifinals and final. PCB spokesman Amir Mir confirmed the UAE had been chosen in a statement on Sunday. The PCB statement did not confirm where the games would take place in the UAE, with Dubai considered the likeliest venue.
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