Mon Nov 11 04:06:41 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Seeks Government Advice After India Refuses Champions Trophy Trip

**LAHORE, PAKISTAN** – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that India will not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, a decision that comes after months of speculation and pressure from the Indian government. The PCB has now sought advice from the Pakistani government on how to proceed with the tournament, which Pakistan is scheduled to host in February and March of 2025.

The decision was communicated to the PCB via an email from the International Cricket Council (ICC), confirming that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will not be sending its team to Pakistan. This follows PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s firm stance that Pakistan would not consider a “hybrid model” for hosting the tournament, meaning India would play their matches elsewhere.

“Almost every country wants the Champions Trophy to be played here,” Naqvi had stated earlier this week, emphasizing the importance of hosting the tournament in Pakistan. However, the Indian government has historically barred the national team from travelling to Pakistan due to ongoing political tensions between the two countries.

Despite the setback, the PCB remains hopeful that the tournament will be a success. Sources have stated that all other participating countries, with the exception of India, have been supportive of Pakistan hosting the event. The PCB has pointed to the success of the recent Pakistan Super League and the positive feedback from players who have visited Pakistan for international cricket matches as evidence of their commitment to hosting a world-class tournament.

The 2025 Champions Trophy will be the first ICC event hosted solely by Pakistan since the 1996 World Cup. Pakistan also hosted last year’s Asia Cup, but India played all their matches in Sri Lanka under a “hybrid model.”

The PCB is now awaiting guidance from the Pakistani government as they move forward with planning the tournament. The situation highlights the ongoing political complexities that continue to influence the cricketing landscape in the region.

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