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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has addressed recent media reports suggesting that the Indian cricket team might refuse to sport jerseys featuring the name of the host nation, Pakistan, for the Champions Trophy 2025. These reports had sparked widespread speculation and concern regarding the Indian team’s stance on the upcoming tournament.
The controversy over alleged refusal to display Pakistan’s name
Notably, the reports suggested that the BCCI was unwilling to display the host nation’s name due to ongoing political tensions between the two countries. This sparked a sharp response from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which strongly criticized the BCCI’s stance. The PCB official had accused the BCCI of intertwining politics with sports, stating that such actions would only harm the spirit of the game and create unnecessary divisions within the cricketing community.
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BCCI clarifies stance on Champions Trophy 2025 jersey guidelines
Now, the Indian cricket board has clarified their stance over the matter. On Wednesday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia explained the board’s position regarding the jersey guidelines for the upcoming event. In a chat with Cricbuzz, Saikia confirmed that the BCCI would fully comply with the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) regulations for the tournament.
Saikia specifically emphasized that the Indian team would adhere to all ICC protocols concerning the official logo, which includes the host nation’s name as part of the design on team jerseys. He further explained that the BCCI’s decision was in line with the international governing body’s directive and that the board had no intentions of deviating from these established guidelines.
“We will follow whatever are the ICC guidelines. We will follow the ICC directive,” said Saikia.
