Rajeev Shukla irked by Pakistan journalist's query: 'India rely on skills, not pitch'

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla was irked by questions about India’s undue advantage while playing their matches in Dubai in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The BCCI vice president seemed irked by the question as he gave classy reply to a Pakistani journalist saying that India bank on their performances and not pitches to win matches. Shukla said that it’s in the hands of the Indian government and, moreover it’s not in the policy of the BCCI to play bilateral series at the neutral venue. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table India last travelled to Pakistan back in 2008 during the Asia Cup while Pakistan recently came to India for the ODI World Cup 2023.