The PCB confirmed on Sunday that India had communicated its decision to the ICC, stating their unwillingness to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled for February-March of the following year in Pakistan. "The PCB has received an e-mail from the ...

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 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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Pakistan are the current ICC Champions Trophy holders, having won it in 2017 after beating India at The Oval in the final by 180 runs. Sarfaraz Ahmed was the captain of Pakistan.

Pakistan cricketer Ahmad Shahzad has publicly criticized India's refusal to participate in the 2025 Champions Trophy hosted in Pakistan, citing 'false promises' and a long history of political tension overshadowing sporting events.

Scheduled to be held in early 2025, the Champions Trophy has become a contentious issue, with the BCCI adamant about not sending the Indian team to Pakistan, citing security concerns.

Shahid Afridi, former Pakistan all-rounder, indirectly asked India to drop their ego and travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year.