BCCI Vice-President

Rajeev Shukla

attended the ICC Champions Trophy second semifinal between New Zealand and South Africa at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.
Given the recent diplomatic tensions regarding India's participation in Pakistan, Shukla's presence at this significant match has garnered considerable attention.
The

Pakistan Cricket Board

reported that five representatives from different cricket boards were present at the knockout match. The attendees included Rajeev Shukla (BCCI), Roger Twose (New Zealand Cricket), Farooq Ahmed (Bangladesh Cricket Board), and Cricket South Africa's Pholetsi Isaac Moseki and Dr. Mohammed Moosajee.
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PCB

Chairman Mohsin Naqvi attends the ICC #ChampionsTrophy semifinal at Gaddafi Stadium alongside BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla. Officials from Bangladesh, New Zealand, South Africa, and Zimbabwe cricket boards are also watching the #NZvSA match."

The PCB shared video footage showing the dignitaries watching the match with the PCB chairman.
Shukla's visit holds special significance as the BCCI had previously declined to send the Indian men's team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, citing Indian government directives.
This decision led to extensive negotiations between the BCCI and PCB regarding tournament hosting arrangements.
The negotiations resulted in the 'Fusion Formula,' a PCB-proposed compromise. This formula stipulates that when either India or Pakistan hosts multi-nation tournaments in the next three years, matches between the two countries will be played at neutral venues, with Dubai selected for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Shukla's Lahore visit is being interpreted as a potential move toward improving cricket relations between the neighboring countries.
While no official discussions between the BCCI and PCB during the visit have been reported, Shukla's presence in Lahore indicates a willingness for dialogue and collaboration.