Basit\u2019s remarks come amidst ongoing discussions about hosting rights and financial compensation tied to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2026 T20 World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The ICC and PCB have reportedly agreed on a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, allowing India to play its matches in Dubai instead of Pakistan. This decision, driven by political tensions, has sparked debates over revenue loss for the PCB, as the marquee India-Pakistan clash, a major revenue generator, will not take place on Pakistani soil.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As part of the compromise, Pakistan will also not travel to India for their league-stage match in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Instead, the game will be played in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is to be noted that India and Sri Lanka are the joint hosts for the 2026 T20 World Cup. In exchange, the ICC has promised Pakistan hosting rights for the Women\u2019s World Cup after 2027.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Basit Ali criticised the PCB for accepting this deal, stating it offered no substantial benefit to Pakistan cricket. He urged the board to push for hosting the men\u2019s Asia Cup instead, emphasising the economic and cricketing significance of hosting high-profile men\u2019s tournaments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cNow it is being said that in 2027 or 2028, a women\u2019s World Cup will be given to Pakistan. Everybody will say, \u2018waah ji waah! This is great, not one but two ICC events (in Pakistan)!\u2019 But what\u2019s the point of events like these? It\u2019s being done so that in 2026, the Pakistan team will travel to India and the Indian women\u2019s team will then come to Pakistan. The broadcasters won\u2019t suffer any losses,\" Basit said on his YouTube channel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDo you know what a lollipop is? This is a lollipop the ICC is giving to the PCB\u2026that if you agree to this, don\u2019t ask for anything in writing and we will give you another ICC event. This won\u2019t be of any benefit (to Pakistan). They should rather bid for the Asia Cup, which is next year. The PCB should ask for this. The PCB won\u2019t benefit by hosting the Women\u2019s World Cup or U-19 World Cup. If the PCB accepts this lollipop, they\u2019ll be the losers.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Basit also highlighted how this arrangement could set a precedent for further compromises in the future, such as the Pakistan men\u2019s team travelling to India and vice versa for tournaments, ensuring broadcasters do not face revenue losses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDo you know what a lollipop is? This is a lollipop the ICC is giving to the PCB\u2026that if you agree to this, don\u2019t ask for anything in writing and we will give you another ICC event. This won\u2019t be of any benefit (to Pakistan). They should rather bid for the Asia Cup, which is next year. The PCB should ask for this. The PCB won\u2019t benefit by hosting the Women\u2019s World Cup or U-19 World Cup. If the PCB accepts this lollipop, they\u2019ll be the losers.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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