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Champions Trophy: No Decision On Team India's Participation Before 2025, Confirms BCCI Official

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In a significant development around the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the BCCI vice-president, Rajeev Shukla, on Monday, September 30, confirmed that the Indian government will take a decision on Team India's participation in the Champions Trophy 2025 next year.

Rajeev Shukla, speaking to PTI, provided a massive update and stated that no decision on India's decision will be taken before 2025. 

"The Indian government will decide whether cricket team will travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy next year," remarked BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla speaking to PTI.

Champions Trophy 2025: Story So Far

Pakistan will host the prestigious fifty-over event next year from February 119. There are doubts over India's participation as the two teams have not played a bilateral series against each other since 2012 because of geo-political issues. The reports have mentioned that the BCCI is not interested in sending an Indian team to Pakistan because of safety concerns. 

Also, there were rumours of the Indian board asking for a hybrid model similar to Asia Cup 2022, but no official talks has been initiated by the two boards over these matters. While, Pakistan are busy preparing for the Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Inspect Preparations In Pakistan

A few days ago, a four-member team from ICC landed in Lahore in Pakistan to inspect the preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. During their visit, the team visited other potential venues for the event, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Karachi.

During their visit on September 20, the team met with the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi and expressed satisfaction, assuring that the security protocols and upgrades at these venues meet the required standards for the Champions Trophy 2025. Meanwhile, Jay Shah and Mohsin Naqvi are set to have a meeting in Dubai soon.