“We’ll Give You Security, Come”: Former Pakistan Pacer Challenges BCCI and Team India

Former Pakistan fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed has issued a bold challenge to Team India in response to Harbhajan Singh’s comments about “safety concerns” in Pakistan. Tanvir has called on India and the BCCI to tour Pakistan, emphasizing that it is always the Pakistan cricket team traveling to India without hesitation. The row follows reports that…


Former Pakistan fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed has issued a bold challenge to Team India in response to Harbhajan Singh’s comments about “safety concerns” in Pakistan. Tanvir has called on India and the BCCI to tour Pakistan, emphasizing that it is always the Pakistan cricket team traveling to India without hesitation. The row follows reports that the BCCI is reluctant to tour Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, despite Pakistan visiting India for the 2023 ODI World Cup.

We are lions. We have come to your den and played you,” Tanvir declared. “If you have the courage, come here and play,

he continued.

We will give you security, we’ll give you everything. Come for once!

The last time India toured Pakistan was in 2006, with the BCCI halting tours after the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Now, with Pakistan set to host the 2025 Champions Trophy, there are reports that the BCCI has requested an alternative venue for their matches.

The situation mirrors the 2023 Asia Cup, also hosted by Pakistan, where the BCCI insisted that India’s games be played in Sri Lanka due to security concerns, a request that was ultimately granted.

Only Pakistan players can come and play. They went to India and played. That’s what you call bravery,

Tanvir asserted.

Tanvir’s fiery comments came in response to Harbhajan Singh’s recent statements.

I don’t think it is safe to go there (Pakistan). Incidents occur there almost every day. The BCCI’s stance is completely correct because the players’ security comes first,

Harbhajan told IANS.

The debate over the 2025 Champions Trophy’s location seems far from over, with the tournament scheduled to take place from February 19, 2025, to March 9, 2025.