The hosting of the 2025 Champions Trophy is uncertain due to doubts about India’s willingness to travel to Pakistan. Despite recent discussions following Pakistan’s visit to India for the 2023 fifty-over World Cup, the BCCI is hesitant to send the team to Pakistan and has proposed a hybrid model. This could mean Virat Kohli might never play a match in Pakistan. Former captain Younis Khan has urged India to tour Pakistan, stating it’s the last milestone in Kohli’s career. The PCB has left the decision to the ICC to convince India to participate in Pakistan.
5 Key Points:
- The 2025 Champions Trophy’s hosting is uncertain due to India’s reluctance to travel to Pakistan.
- Bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan has been suspended since 2013.
- The BCCI is proposing a hybrid model for the tournament instead of a direct tour to Pakistan.
- Virat Kohli might never play a match in Pakistan, with former captain Younis Khan urging India to travel.
- The PCB has left it to the ICC to persuade India to send its team to Pakistan.
