If India doesn’t want to come, we’ll play without them: Hasan Ali

With the Champions Trophy being scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2025, reports have emerged that the Indian Cricket Team is attempting to have an arrangement whereby multiple countries are involved in hosting the tournament due to the security risks associated with travelling to Pakistan. Pakistan bowler Hasan Ali responded to these speculations during an interaction with Samaa TV. “If we're going to India to play, then they should come to Pakistan too. Many people have said countless times that sports should stay away from politics. But if you look at it from another angle, many Indian players have said in interviews that they want to play in Pakistan. So, it doesn't mean that the team doesn't want to come; they definitely do. But obviously, they have their own policies, country, and board to consider,” Hasan said. 

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The Champions Trophy was last held in 2017. Pakistan defeated India in the final by a margin of 180 runs. Earlier, an alternate arrangement was made for the Asia Cup which was planned to be hosted by Pakistan. “As our chairman has already said, if the Champions Trophy is going to be held in Pakistan, then it will be in Pakistan. If India doesn't want to come, we'll play without them. Cricket should be played in Pakistan, and if India doesn't want to participate, it doesn't mean cricket has ended. There are many other teams besides India,” Hasan added.