The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finally addressed the buzz surrounding India’s jersey for the Champions Trophy 2025. And the result? The team will stick to the rules.
According to a Cricbuzz report, the Indian jersey will feature the official ICC logo—including Pakistan’s imprint. A potential shocker for some, but here’s the deal: the BCCI is simply adhering to ICC guidelines.
Cricbuzz report says:
We will follow whatever are the ICC guidelines, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said.
This statement settles the debate on the jersey controversy. It’s official. The logo stays.
The Bigger Picture?
India won’t travel to Pakistan for the tournament. Instead, the Men in Blue will play their matches in Dubai. Yet, Pakistan remains the designated host.
So, why the uproar? Some fans were unhappy about India using a logo with Pakistan’s imprint. But history has precedent. During the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, Pakistan’s jersey featured “India” beneath the ICC logo. Fair’s fair, right?
Let’s break it down:
- The ICC requires all teams to send their jerseys and kits for approval.
- Every global tournament follows this rule.
- For instance, during the last Champions Trophy in England, every jersey included “England and Wales.”
Rohit Sharma at the Opening Ceremony?
Here’s where things get murky. Will Indian captain Rohit Sharma attend the opening ceremony in Pakistan?
Tradition says all captains should be present at the host nation for the opening event. This time, that’s Karachi. But reports suggest Rohit may skip the ceremony since India is playing in Dubai.
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No decision yet. No official word from the BCCI. For now, it’s all speculation.
Mark Your Calendars!
The Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off on February 19, with the grand opening ceremony in Karachi. The question remains—will India’s skipper be there?
Stay tuned as this story unfolds.
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