Former Pakistani wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has voiced his strong stance against Pakistan playing cricket with India in any tournament. He believes that the ICC should withhold hosting rights from both nations until their bilateral issues are resolved.

In an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times Digital, former Pakistan captain Latif said ICC should snatch hosting rights from India and Pakistan.

The ongoing dispute between India and Pakistan has sparked significant controversy, with calls from Rashid Latif to have both countries banned from hosting rights by the ICC. In an interview with Hindustan Times, the former Pakistan wicketkeeper expressed his concerns about the situation.

Latif, known for his forthright views, even proposed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) should withhold the hosting rights of global events from both countries.

Former cricketer Rashid Latif suggests the ICC should withhold tournament hosting rights from India and Pakistan until they resolve diplomatic issues. Latif claims India's security concerns are unwarranted,

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has requested a formal statement from the BCCI on its inability to participate in Pakistan.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has affirmed that all India players will be welcomed with open arms should they travel for the Champions Trophy in February.

Scheduled to be played from February 19 to March 8, seven teams have confirmed participation in the tournament, while India is reluctant to participate if the entire Champions Trophy is held in Pakistan.