PCB chooses UAE as neutral venue

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has chosen the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the neutral venue, PCB spokesperson Amir Mir said on Sunday.
The PCB has formally informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) about the neutral venue decision, the spokesperson said in a statement.
Now, India and Pakistan’s Champions Trophy matches will be held in the UAE.
The decision regarding the neutral venue for the Champions Trophy was to be made by the hosts Pakistan.
The final decision on the venue was made after a meeting between Mohsin Naqvi and Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, who is the Chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board, the spokesperson.
Sheikh Al Nahyan is currently on a visit to Pakistan.