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Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan? PCB awaits ICC decision on involvement

While the budget for the Champions Trophy was approved during the recent ICC meetings in Colombo, discussions on the event's schedule and format were notably absent

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is relying on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to participate in the Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan in the first quarter of next year.

While the budget for the Champions Trophy was approved during the recent ICC meetings in Colombo, discussions on the event’s schedule and format were notably absent. The PCB has fulfilled its responsibilities as the host by submitting the draft schedule, format, and budget for the event.

Proposed Schedule and Venue Details

In its draft schedule, the PCB has suggested hosting all of India’s matches in Lahore, including a potential semi-final and final, should India qualify. The PCB has also provided the ICC with detailed information on tax modalities, venue selections, and government clearance for hosting the Indian team.

The PCB’s initial expression of interest in hosting the Champions Trophy dates back to 2021, during Ehsan Mani’s tenure as Chairman. The ICC awarded the hosting

rights in 2022, and the final documentation for the host agreement was submitted under Ramiz Raja’s leadership.

Although PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi did not hold formal meetings with BCCI secretary Jay Shah or other BCCI officials on the sidelines of the ICC meetings, interactions between Naqvi and Shah were reportedly cordial. The PCB now awaits the ICC’s finalization and announcement of the tournament schedule, as well as confirmation from the BCCI regarding India’s participation in Pakistan.

To address any scenario where the Indian team might need to play its matches outside Pakistan, the ICC has allocated supplementary expenses in its tournament budget. The BCCI has consistently maintained that decisions regarding playing cricket in Pakistan are subject to government approval. This stance was evident during the 2023 ODI Asia Cup, where India played all its matches in Sri Lanka under a ‘Hybrid Model.’

According to the draft schedule, all of India’s matches, including a potential semi-final and final,are planned for Lahore, with the marquee India vs. Pakistan match scheduled for March 1.

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