Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah is likely to meet International Cricket Council (ICC) officials and speak to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi in order to break the deadlock over Champions Trophy, according to ARY News. India made it clear that they will not be travelling to Pakistan for the tournament while PCB has stayed adamant that they will not be shifting to a ‘hybrid’ structure. According to the report, Jay Shah will meet the ICC officials in Dubai and later, he will hold a telephonic conversation with Naqvi where they will try to reach a possible conclusion to the crisis.
Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday appointed Sumair Ahmad Syed as the chief operating officer of the Champions Trophy even though uncertainty prevails over the organisation of the tournament early next year.In a statement issued by the PCB, chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated the board’s stand that it intends to host the tournament entirely in Pakistan.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India informed the International Cricket Council of their refusal to send the Indian squad to Pakistan for the 50-overs competition, which the global governing body communicated to the PCB.Meanwhile, Naqvi voiced trust in Syed’s talents, calling him a “exceptionally organised professional.”�