The Indian cricket team's participation in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Pakistan, is facing uncertainty. According to sources close to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI ) speaking to ANI on Thursday, July 11, India is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the tournament next year.
The BCCI reportedly plans to request the International Cricket Council (ICC) to consider hosting India's matches in a neutral venue, potentially Dubai or Sri Lanka. This decision likely stems from the ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan.
India has not toured Pakistan for a bilateral series since 2012-13. The two nations have only clashed in ICC events and the Asia Cup on neutral grounds in recent years.
While the BCCI sources suggest India's absence from Pakistan, an official confirmation is awaited. The final decision likely depends on Indian government approval and the security situation in Pakistan.
Pakistan has the hosting rights for the Champions Trophy, which will return to the cricket calendar for the first time since 2017. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) handed over the schedule to the ICC in June. In the draft schedule, the Indian cricket team's matches were scheduled in Lahore, including the India vs. Pakistan match for March 1.
