The trophy has arrived at a time when the International Cricket Council (ICC) has sought a response from the PCB on hosting the prestigious event in a hybrid model following India's refusal to travel to the country for the tournament.

The BCCI has informed the ICC about its inability to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. The ICC, in turn, has sought a response from the PCB on hosting the tournament in a hybrid model.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sent the Champions Trophy from Dubai to Islamabad as Pakistan gears up to host the tournament from February 19 to March 9, 2025.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed that no backdoor diplomacy is occurring with India over cricket and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch addressed security issues with Afghanistan and Pakistan’s stance on the UAE visa ban.

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.

In an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times Digital, former Pakistan captain Latif said ICC should snatch hosting rights from India and Pakistan.

PCB has written to the ICC asking for written confirmation from the BCCI of India's inability to travel to Pakistan for the tournament.

Former Pakistani wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has voiced his strong stance against Pakistan playing cricket with India in any tournament. He believes that the ICC should withhold hosting rights from both nations until their bilateral issues are resolved.