By Ian Omoro Pakistan is preparing to host a worldwide cricket event for the first time since co-hosting the 1996 World Cup with India and Sri Lanka, with an ei

Even though the ICC is yet to announce the final schedule of the Champions Trophy, it flew the trophy to Pakistan on Thursday for a tour of the country beginning November 16. According to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official,

The official schedule for the 2025 ICC Champions trophy which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan in February-Match next year is still to be revealed as the BCCI has refused to send Team India to for the tournament.

The ICC faces a daunting challenge following the PCB's direct response to India’s refusal to cross the border for the 2025 Champions Trophy

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,

PCB seeks clarification from ICC on BCCI's refusal to play in Pakistan for the 2025 ODI Champions Trophy, considering a hybrid model for the event.

The PCB was told by the ICC that the BCCI wont send its team to Pakistan after the decision was communicated to the world governing body.

The sources further revealed that the PCB has made it clear in the letter that the Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan, and that the hybrid model (which involves splitting the tournament between multiple countries) will not be accepted. The PCB questioned why India was refusing to travel to Pakistan while other teams were willing.

Pakistan is stepping up its diplomatic efforts to secure hosting rights for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy following India’s reported refusal to participate in the tournament if it is held in Pakistan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faces a significant challenge after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed