Pak Ex Cricketer Warns PCB Against Accepting Champions Trophy Deal

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has warned the PCB against accepting a reported ICC compromise deal regarding the 2025 Champions Trophy and 2026 T20 World Cup. He criticized the deal, calling it a “lollipop” that offers no real benefit to Pakistan. Ali urged the PCB to instead bid for hosting the men’s Asia Cup, warning that accepting this deal could set a harmful precedent.