The BCCI has sparked a new controversy over the Champions Trophy by requesting their players not wear jerseys with Pakistan's name and skipping captain Rohit Sharma's travel to Pakistan. The PCB is upset, and this has led to further friction between BCCI and PCB, with matches being hosted in the UAE and Pakistan.
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