‘No need to hold Champions Trophy now,’ says Rashid Latif

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif said on Sunday that there is no need to hold the next Champions Trophy. Expressing his views, Latif said that it would be better if Pakistan refused to play before India refused to participate in the event. He acknowledged Pakistan’s stance on the suspension of the Champions Trophy, saying it is good for us that we are fighting our case for the Champions Trophy. But I’m not sureWhere would we stand if India highlighted the importance of focusing on club cricket? “A player with good experience in club cricket can be an excellent captain.” Stressing the need to improve grassroots cricket, Latif said, “If you don’t invest in grassroots cricket, there will be no benefit.” “You won’t get talent. Like Wasim Akram and Javed Miandad if there is no focus on grassroots cricket,” Latif said.