According to sources, Dubai Stadium will host the highly anticipated Pakistan-India game.
With sources verifying that the highly awaited Pakistan-India encounter will take place in the Dubai Stadium, UAE has been confirmed as the neutral venue for the ICC Champions Trophy. Furthermore, all of the Indian team group matches will take place in Dubai.
According to PCB sources, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with UAE Cricket Board Chairman Sheikh Nahyan Al Mubarak. Dubai Stadium was confirmed as the tournament’s neutral location during the meeting. While on holiday in Sindh’s Ghotki district, Sheikh Nahyan spoke with the PCB chairman about a number of administrative and logistical issues.
Discussions on resolving logistical issues and simplifying visa procedures for Pakistani fans were also covered at the meeting. Sheikh Nahyan promised the PCB chairman that he would do everything in his power to resolve these problems and make sure the event ran smoothly.
The PCB had previously considered hosting the event in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, but decided to hold it in the United Arab Emirates due to logistical issues.
Additionally, sources stated that the Dubai Stadium will host the semifinals and final if the Indian team advances.
