BCCI-PCB Clash Looms at ICC Meet Over Champions Trophy

The upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) meetings in Colombo from July 19-22 are expected to witness a potential clash between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the Champions Trophy.

India is likely to express its inability to tour Pakistan for the tournament, citing a lack of government clearance. This could lead to a heated discussion during the "any other business" category of the meetings. The Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held from February 19 to March 9, with India's matches planned for Lahore.

If India refuses to travel to Pakistan, the ICC may consider a hybrid model for the tournament, with India playing their matches in the United Arab Emirates or Sri Lanka. However, the PCB is likely to strongly oppose such a move.

Meanwhile, the suspense over India's next T20 captain continues. In an online meeting on Tuesday, new head coach Gautam Gambhir and the selectors discussed the possibility of appointing Suryakumar Yadav, the world's second-ranked T20 batsman, as the regular captain. However, no final decision has been made.

The BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, is expected to attend the India vs Pakistan Women's Asia Cup match in Dambulla on Friday.

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