The International Cricket Council has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to submit a formal written response explaining India’s reasons for deciding against playing

Under this proposal, India would agree to play one of its three Champions Trophy group-stage matches in Pakistan, at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium. Following the match, the Indian team would return either to India or the UAE, depending on their qualification status.

Given the long-standing political tensions between India and Pakistan, the BCCI's decision not to send Team India to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 was not entirely unexpected. However, this move has reignited the animosity between the two cricketing giants.

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,

As per ICC regulations, the BCCI is required to submit valid reasons for not sending the Indian team to Pakistan for the prestigious event. Pakistan’s Cricket Board (PCB) had previously asked for a written copy of the communication from the BCCI, as the absence of India could lead to substantial consequences for the tournament.

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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,

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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,

The Pakistan Cricket Board has written a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking an explanation on India's participation in the next years Champions Trophy which will be hosted by Pakistan.