Pakistan are Champions Trophy holders, having beaten arch-rivals India in the final in the UK by 180 runs in 2017. Meanwhile, the first ever ICC Women's Champions Trophy will be hosted by Sri Lanka in 2027 and it'll be played in T20I format.

Pakistan cricketer Ahmad Shahzad has publicly criticized India's refusal to participate in the 2025 Champions Trophy hosted in Pakistan, citing 'false promises' and a long history of political tension overshadowing sporting events.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has affirmed that all India players will be welcomed with open arms should they travel for the Champions Trophy in February.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) following India's refusal to travel across the border for next year's Champions Trophy,

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has contacted the International Cricket Council (ICC) to ask for an explanation over India's refusal to attend the

Discover how India vs Pakistan viewership holds the key to the success of the Champions Trophy 2025, as political tensions threaten the tournament. Explore record-breaking viewership figures for their encounters over the years and why their rivalry is crucial for ICC events.

The eight-team Champions Trophy begins in Pakistan on February 19 with the final on March 9, with Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi being the designated host cities.

Pakistan are the current ICC Champions Trophy holders, having won it in 2017 after beating India at The Oval in the final by 180 runs. Sarfaraz Ahmed was the captain of Pakistan.

The PCB was told last Friday by the ICC that the BCCI has not been given permission by the Indian government for the Indian team to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, schedule

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) following India's refusal to travel across the border for next year's Champions Trophy,