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The BCCI told the PCB via email that India’s men’s cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The PCB received the email from the BCCI and has since forwarded it to the ICC. This development adds to the ongoing discussions about the tournament’s hosting arrangements.
The PCB raised concerns about India’s position on the hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, prompting the ICC to contact the BCCI for clarification. Additionally, the PCB has been in discussions with other cricket boards, expressing its dissatisfaction with the current situation surrounding the tournament’s hosting arrangements.
It is expected that the ICC will take a few days to respond to the PCB’s concerns about India’s position in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Following Pakistan’s concerns, the ICC reportedly started discussions with the BCCI to understand India’s stance and gather the necessary information to address the PCB’s questions.
The BCCI is expected to release an official statement after reviewing the legal aspects of the tournament. In the meantime, the ICC is consulting with other cricketing nations to find a solution to the ongoing dispute between India and Pakistan regarding the 2025 Champions Trophy.