The issue of neutral venue for the ICC Champions Trophy was settled between Pakistan and UAE.
According to Express News, PCB sources have confirmed that last night Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi had a meeting with UAE Cricket Board Chief Sheikh Al Nihan in which the Dubai Stadium was chosen as the neutral venue for the final of the ICC Champions Trophy. done
According to the sources, ease of visas for Pakistani fans was also discussed in this meeting, support of PCB and ICC was also emphasized on other logistical issues.
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Sheikh Al Nahyan has assured the PCB chairman of full cooperation on all matters, for the neutral venue, PCB had discussed with both the boards for Colombo Stadium along with Dhaka Bangladesh, but due to logistical issues, now UAE has been finalized.
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It should be noted that Sheikh-ul-Nihan is currently in Ghotki area of Sindh province for holidays.
