The International Cricket Council has nearly confirmed that the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in Pakistan in a new promo video. Speculation over whether will Pakistan host the ICC Champions Trophy has been rising after India denied crossing the border to participate in the tournament.

Pakistan are Champions Trophy holders, having beaten arch-rivals India in the final in the UK by 180 runs in 2017. Meanwhile, the first ever ICC Women's Champions Trophy will be hosted by Sri Lanka in 2027 and it'll be played in T20I format.

As per the proposed schedule, Pakistan will be placed in Group A alongside India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B consists of England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan. The BCCI is awaiting consultations with the Indian government before confirming participation in matches hosted in Pakistan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) following India's refusal to travel across the border for next year's Champions Trophy,

India's refusal to play in Pakistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy has ignited a potential crisis. The PCB has reportedly rejected a hybrid model propos

The PCB was told last Friday by the ICC that the BCCI has not been given permission by the Indian government for the Indian team to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, schedule

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) following India's refusal to travel across the border for next year's Champions Trophy,

Former wicket-keeper batter Rashid Latif says if had the power he would not let Pakistan play against India in any tournament and also suggested that ICC should not grant the hosting rights of global events to both countries until they resolve their issues.

Shahid Afridi has strongly reacted to the drama around Champions Trophy 2025. BCCI has made it clear that India won't travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy.