Champions Trophy: Will Rohit Sharma go to Pakistan? This statement by BCCI created a stir before the Champions Trophy.

India had refused to go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. After this, it was decided that all the matches of India would be played in Dubai. However, till now BCCI has not said anything clearly about Rohit Sharma's visit to Pakistan. Pakistan is hosting the Champions Trophy and just before its start, there will be a photoshoot and press conference of the captains of all the teams in Pakistan. All the captains will also attend the opening ceremony. However, till now nothing has been decided about Indian captain Rohit Sharma regarding this issue. Meanwhile, BCCI has increased the suspense with one of its statements.
What did BCCI say on the issue of Rohit going to Pakistan?
BCCI did not say anything clearly on the issue of Rohit going to Pakistan for a photoshoot for the Champions Trophy. BCCI secretary Devjit Saikia said on this matter, 'It is still not decided whether Rohit Sharma will go to Pakistan for ICC media events or not'.
When will the opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy be held?
A total of eight teams are participating in this tournament including India and Pakistan. The ICC Champions Trophy will begin on February 19. Reports are that just before this, on February 16 or 17, Pakistan will organize the opening ceremony. Apart from this, there will also be a press conference and photoshoot of the captains of all the teams. The captains of all the seven teams are sure to participate in it but the picture is not clear yet about Rohit Sharma.
After refusing to go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, now Team India will play all its matches in Dubai. Team India will start its campaign in the Champions Trophy with a match against Bangladesh (20 February). After this, India will face its arch rival Pakistan on 23 February. While India's third and last league match will be against New Zealand on 2 March. If the Indian team reaches the semi-finals and finals, then these important matches will also be held in Dubai. Otherwise, the final and semi-final matches will be held in Pakistan.