Former Pakistani wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has voiced his strong stance against Pakistan playing cricket with India in any tournament. He believes that the ICC should withhold hosting rights from both nations until their bilateral issues are resolved.

In an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times Digital, former Pakistan captain Latif said ICC should snatch hosting rights from India and Pakistan.

The ongoing dispute between India and Pakistan has sparked significant controversy, with calls from Rashid Latif to have both countries banned from hosting rights by the ICC. In an interview with Hindustan Times, the former Pakistan wicketkeeper expressed his concerns about the situation.

Former wicket-keeper batter Rashid Latif says if had the power he would not let Pakistan play against India in any tournament and also suggested that ICC should not grant the hosting rights of global events to both countries until they resolve their issues.

Earlier this publication reported that BCCI, in a recent communication to the Pakistan Cricket Board, has cited security concerns behind its decision and expressed a desire to play that India play all

India refused to travel to Pakistan to take part in the ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan is all set to host the marquee event across three venues next year.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) following India's refusal to travel across the border for next year's Champions Trophy,

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s decision that the Indian cricket team wouldn’t be travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 hasn’t gone down well with the hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) As per reports,

If the ICC decides to move Champions Trophy 2025 out of India or postpone the tournament then the PCB will lose $65 million or nearly Rs 550 crore.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has written a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking an explanation on India's participation in the next years Champions Trophy which will be hosted by Pakistan.