Pakistan are ready to host the Champions Trophy 2025 from February 19 to March 9. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already shared a draft of the event’s schedule with the International Cricket Council (ICC). According to this schedule, the much-anticipated match between India and Pakistan may be held at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on March 1. For security reasons, all of India’s matches are planned to be held in Lahore, as indicated by the PCB in the draft.
A foremost situation, but, is whether India will truly go to Pakistan for the match due to the continued political tensions between the two nations. Reports propose that it’s miles unlikely for India to tour Pakistan, however, the final decision will be taken by the Indian relevant authorities.
An anonymous source said: “We haven’t discussed anything about Champions Trophy but I think it’s unlikely that will travel to Pakistan a final call will be taken by the government on travel to Pakistan.”
“We haven’t discussed about it. The government will decide and will follow. It is an ICC event we can’t decide about the tournament. The next ICC meeting may throw some light in regards to the Champions Trophy.”
Last 12 months, Pakistan changed into alleged to host the Asia Cup, but the Indian authorities did now not grant permission for the Indian group to travel. Consequently, it was decided that Sri Lanka might host India’s matches. When requested approximately the possibility of adopting a hybrid version this time, a BCCI draft noted that a choice is probably made at the next ICC board assembly.
The continued political relationship between India and Pakistan has notably affected their cricketing interactions. The closing bilateral series among the two nations happened during the 2012-13 season while Pakistan toured India for a series of ODIs and T20Is.
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