India will not travel to Pakistan (Source: @dhillow_/X.com)
The newest development in the on-going drama surrounding India's decision to not travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 has indeed reached formally to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The International Cricket Council (ICC) has informed PCB that India will not be travelling to Pakistan for the highly-anticipated tournament as per recent reports.
The 2025 Champions Trophy is slated to be played from February 19-March 9 next year, and the reports by Hindustan Times also reveal that the schedule for the tournament has not been planned yet as the discussions with the host nation and participating nations, continue to go on.
PCB Informs Pakistan Govt. About India's Decision
The reports further highlighted that the PCB has forwarded the ICC's official mail to the government, and upon their advice, a final call would be taken.
"The PCB has received an email from the ICC, stating that the BCCI has informed them that their team will not travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The PCB has forwarded that email to the Government of Pakistan for their advice and guidance," a PCB spokesperson told Hindustan Times.
"The schedule is not confirmed, we are still in discussions with the Host and participating nations on the Champions Trophy schedule, once confirmed we will announce through our normal channels," said the source.
Will Hosts Pull Out If India Doesn't Travel To Pakistan?
Earlier, ex-Pakistani cricket coach and former cricketer, Rashid Latif had said that if India don't visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, then the hosts will pull out of the tournament. In a statement to Geo News he revealed:
“We can say that India does not want to play bilateral matches, but you can’t deny the ICC events as you already have signed it. India has to make solid ground. If India doesn’t come this time, Pakistan will take a big step by not participating in the tournament.”
Meanwhile, India last travelled to Pakistan in 2008 for the Asia Cup.
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