ICC informs PCB India won’t be travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, hosts turn to one final roll of dice.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been formally informed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) that India will not be traveling to Pakistan for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to take place in Pakistan. The development marks a significant blow to Pakistan’s hopes of hosting the prestigious tournament and places the PCB in a difficult position as it scrambles for alternatives.
The drama around the Champions Trophy continues. Finally, it is official that India won’t be travelling to Pakistan for the ICC tournament, which is slated to be played in Pakistan in 2025. A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesperson has confirmed to Hindustan Times that ICC has conveyed to them regarding India not travelling to Pakistan for the tournament, which is slated to be played from February 19-March 9 next year.
The decision comes after months of speculation and growing diplomatic tensions surrounding the issue. Despite repeated discussions and lobbying from the PCB, India, citing security concerns and political tensions between the two countries, has remained firm in its stance against traveling to Pakistan for international cricket events. The news was delivered directly to the PCB by the ICC, which confirmed India’s withdrawal from the tournament.
The PCB spokesperson also confirmed that the PCB has forwarded the ICC’s official mail to the government, and upon their advice, a final call would be taken.
The PCB has received an email from the ICC, stating that the BCCI has informed them that their team will not travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The PCB has forwarded that email to the Government of Pakistan for their advice and guidance,” a PCB spokesperson told Hindustan Times.
Another source, who is privy to developments regarding the Champions Trophy, confirmed that the schedule for the tournament is not ready to be revealed yet as the discussions with the host nation and participating nations, continue to go on.
“The schedule is not confirmed, we are still in discussions with the Host and participating nations on the Champions Trophy schedule, once confirmed we will announce through our normal channels,” said the source.
India’s absence from the Champions Trophy is likely to be a major blow not only to the PCB but also to the broader cricketing world. As one of the biggest cricketing nations, India’s involvement would have been pivotal in ensuring the success and global appeal of the tournament. The news has already sparked concerns about the future of ICC events in politically sensitive regions.
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