The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly unwilling to send its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy due to political tensions. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali suggests that other cricket boards may also decline to participate,

The BCCIs non-participation in the ICC Champions Trophy prompts a Hybrid Model, with matches relocated to Dubai due to security concerns.

The BCCI has informed the ICC about India's inability to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.

This recent development has cast a shadow over the optimism that emerged following recent diplomatic engagements between India and Pakistan.

The BCCI have reportedly informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) of their decision against travelling to Pakistan for the eight-team tournament, that will take place from 19 February to 9 March next year.

T he BCCI has informed the ICC that India will not travel to Pakistan to participate in the 2025 Champions Trophy. ESPNcricinfo understands that the BCCI told the ICC it had been

The 2025 Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan, was plunged into uncertainty with reports emerging of India refusing to travel to their neighbouring country and the hosts unwilling to give up hosting rights for any match.

The BCCI has notified the ICC that India will not participate in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, necessitating a 'hybrid' tournament format. The ICC and PCB now face the challenge of rapidly organizing the event's schedule.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be hosted by Pakistan and there are chances that India will not travel to the neighbouring nation for the marquee event.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board that India is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy. The BCCI, awaiting government clearance, prefers to play its matches in Dubai.