India informed ICC that Indian Cricket Team will not Cross the Border for Champions Trophy 2025 – In a recent development the ICC has send a main to PCB about the intent of BCCI regarding the participation of Indian Cricket team in Champions Trophy Pakistan 2025.
Moreover, the India has officially informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, according to the tournament’s hosts, Pakistan. The tug of war between BCCI and PCB is still active. Where Pakistan is trying to conduct the mega event of cricket in a charming and peaceful way.
Political Tension and India-Pakistan Cricket
Historical issues and Political tensions have long impacted cricketing relations between the two countries, which have not played each other outside major ICC tournaments since 2013. These issues have also created the cold episodes for India-Pakistan cricket matches. As India and Pakistan are among the largest cricket lover states. So, there is need to undestand each other to provide the cricket fans fantastic matches ahead. India has not toured Pakistan for any matches in 16 years.
Pakistan is set to host the Champions Trophy, an eight-team, 50-over global event, for the first time since 1996, scheduled for February and March next year. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed the ICC of India’s decision not to participate in Pakistan.
“The PCB received an email from the ICC, stating that the BCCI has communicated their team will not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy,” a PCB spokesperson said. “The PCB has forwarded the email to Pakistan’s government for guidance.”
The tournament of championship is set to begin in 100 days, on February 19, though the ICC has yet to confirm a schedule. The curent draft or schedule of Champions Trophy 2025 is stil approved by ICC. While the ICC has not issued a direct response to the PCB’s statement, discussions are underway with Pakistan and the other seven participating nations. The BCCI’s formal response is still awaited.