The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Pakistan in the February- March window in 2025, however, India’s participation in the tournament is uncertain as the BCCI seeks the government’s approval to visit the country.
Furthermore, reports emerged in Indian media, citing a source from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), that Team India will not be visiting Pakistan for the Champions Trophy citing security concerns.
The reports also suggest that the BCCI has expressed their desire to move their matches to Dubai.
Meanwhile, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, in an interaction with the media, revealed that the cricket board has not received any official confirmation from the BCCI about not visiting Pakistan for the global eight-team tournament.
“Although there’s a lot of talk [in media] that India may not come, we have received no official statement [from the BCCI],” said Naqvi.
India not to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy
“Our stance is that India should give us a written confirmation if they are not coming for the Champions Trophy.”
Mohsin Naqvi reiterated that the PCB is not considering a hybrid model and is determined to host the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.
“We maintain that the Champions Trophy will only be hosted in Pakistan, and there’s been no discussion of a hybrid model,” he added.
“We will provide all necessary facilities to all visiting teams, and we hope international fans will come here to watch the matches.”
For the unversed, India has not traveled to Pakistan since the Asia Cup in 2008 due to the long-standing political tensions between the two neighboring countries.
In contrast, Pakistan has made four trips to India in the last 16 years. Their most recent visit was last year for the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023.
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