The BCCI has declined to send its team to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy, sparking speculation that the entire event might be relocated. In response, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally requested a written confirmation from the ICC regarding India’s inability to travel to Pakistan for the tournament.

(Reuters) - 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, a PCB spokesperson told Reuters on Tuesday.

Earlier, a PCB source had said there was "no talk" of a Hybrid Model as of now and they would seek further clarity from the ICC.

India has thrown a wrench into the ICC Champions Trophy tournament slated to be played in Pakistan in February. The competition is considered the second most exciting and lucrative league behind the World Cup as it involves the top eight Test nations.

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,

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 Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s decision that the Indian cricket team wouldn’t be travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 hasn’t gone down well with the hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) As per reports,

If the ICC decides to move Champions Trophy 2025 out of India or postpone the tournament then the PCB will lose $65 million or nearly Rs 550 crore.

There is so much speculation over where will the Champions Trophy eventually happen if India refuse to travel to Pakistan . While talks between ICC and PCB are still happening, reports suggest Pakistan are not ready for a ‘hybrid’ model.