It will depend on ICC to inform the host nation about the development and then close in on the scheduling of the tournament

The UAE, due to its proximity to Pakistan, likely to be the frontrunner in case of a hybrid model

The Board of Control for Cricket in India refused to come to Pakistan to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy next year, Indian media reported on Friday.The Indian board has instead asked

The BCCI have reportedly informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) of their decision against travelling to Pakistan for the eight-team tournament, that will take place from 19 February to 9 March next year.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formally declined to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

There was talk of India possibly travelling to Pakistan after a recent meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting at Islamabad.

Such a solution would see Pakistan having to travel to a neutral venue to play India in a group match, with another potential meeting later in the tournament if both teams advance

A scheduled ICC event, set to take place in Lahore on Nov 11, has been cancelled with the uncertainty surrounding India's participation in the Champions Trophy.

The BCCI has notified the ICC that India will not participate in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, necessitating a 'hybrid' tournament format. The ICC and PCB now face the challenge of rapidly organizing the event's schedule.

PCB has announced Sumair Ahmad Syed as their new Chief Operating Officer following India's refusal to tour Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025