Political Reactions to Indian Cricket Team’s Reported Withdrawal from Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Check out all the reactions after BCCI reportedly will tell ICC that the Indian Cricket Team will not be travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Omar Abdullah, Former Chief Minister, Jammu & Kashmir
"It has been a long time since we played a bilateral series with each other. If for any tournament, the team doesn't go (to Pakistan), it's BCCI's decision. I've always maintained that the role of maintaining good relations between the two nations is not just on us. Pakistan has to take a large chunk of responsibility. The kind of attacks that happen, shouldn't be happening. The kind of hostile atmosphere that exist; shouldn't exist. Pakistan should also take ownership so that the relations between the two nations can improve."

RP Singh, Spokesperson - BJP
"The Indian Govt's policy is very clear - terror and talks can't go together. Therefore, terror and cricket also won't go together."

Ajay Alok - Spokesperson - BJP
"It's BCCI's administrative decision. They need to decide after discussing with the Sports Ministry. What decision they take after the discussions, it's on them."

Tarun Chugh - Nat'l Gen Secy, BJP
"India is committed to maintain zero tolerance towards terrorism. We're committed to it. The safety of our citizens is our top priority."

G M Shaheen - State President JD(U)
"It's a good thing. Why should we play (in Pakistan)? They're the ones who sponsor terrorism, the ones who backstab our soldiers; matches will keep happening. Whatever is the decision of the govt, it'll be our party's stand as well. It's not necessary that we've to play any particular country. They (Pakistan) won't improve their behaviour, till the time they keep attacking our soldiers, we won't budge; we won't play them."