According to hosts Pakistan, India has told the International Cricket Council it will not attend the Champions Trophy.
Due to political difficulties, India and Pakistan have not played outside of men’s major tournaments since 2013 and 16 years, respectively. Next February and March, Pakistan will host the eight-team, 50-over Champions Trophy for the first time since 1996.
But the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the Indian Board of Control for Cricket has advised the ICC the squad will not cross the border.
“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,” said a PCB rep. “The PCB has forwarded that email to the government of Pakistan for their advice and guidance.”
The competition starts on February 19, 100 days from now. ICC schedules are currently being finalized. The ICC is discussing a schedule with Pakistan and the other seven competing nations but has not reacted to the PCB statement. Responses are requested from the BCCI.
