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.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faces significant financial losses if the 2025 Champions Trophy is moved or postponed due to India's refusal to parti

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.

After India's stance to not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been steadfast in its stance to not agree to a hybrid model of hosting

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has affirmed that all India players will be welcomed with open arms should they travel for the Champions Trophy in February.

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 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,