Champions Trophy 2025: Hasan Ali, Wasim Akram and PCB Officials' Remark on India's Refusal To Play in Pakistan

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

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[{"selector":"#anim-3d73f514-b1a3-4ff9-b386-db30957148de [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-13.88091222362646%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ae4bb10e-71f5-449e-b881-b05cdc10a2f5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":400,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] A recent report by Geo News Urdu said that Pakistan is threatening to boycott T20 World Cup 2026 if India refuses to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy.

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Champions Trophy 2025: Hasan Ali, Wasim Akram and PCB Officials' Remark on India's Refusal To Play in Pakistan

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