Former Pakistan player Saqlain Mushtaq has slammed the BCCI and India for showing tantrums, calling their demands illogical. He urged Pakistan to teach a lesson to the Indian Cricket Board for their unreasonable tactics. The veteran cricketer also recalled an incident when the Indian embassy forced him to stand in line for hours for visa purposes. He was supposed to work with New Zealand during the three-match Test series in India but had to cancel his plans after failing to get a visa.

“I waited for three months but they didn’t give me any reply and fortunately I got an offer from the PCB and accepted it. They even took fee from me and didn’t give it back,” he said.

“Their tantrums are not getting over. We are still praising them. The youngsters in Pakistan want to see Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. I don’t know in which world they are living in and what they want to achieve. When are they going to be intelligent and wise? When they will open their hearts? By wearing a tie and taking in English, you think you have become civilized. Pakistan should take a stand and teach them a lesson,” he added.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in a hybrid model after India refused to travel to Pakistan. The Men in Blue will play their matches in Dubai.