Sources indicates Pakistan will not compromise on its stance, intends to urge ICC to hold Champions Trophy in Pakistan

India has refused to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, citing political tensions. This decision further escalates the rivalry between the two cricketing nations, leaving the tournament`s future uncertain.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Sunday that India had informed the International Cricket Council about its unwillingness to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled in February-March next year.

A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board declined Friday to confirm media reports that India has decided against playing any games in host Pakistan during next year’s Champions Trophy.“My view is if there’s any problems,

He referred to "great gestures" the PCB had made previously, in the team travelling to India to play in the ODI World Cup in 2023, despite India refusing to travel to Pakistan for the preceding Asia Cup.

It will depend on ICC to inform the host nation about the development and then close in on the scheduling of the tournament

A 'hybrid model' for hosting the Champions Trophy will not be accepted by Pakistan, according to its Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board that India is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy. The BCCI, awaiting government clearance, prefers to play its matches in Dubai.