The Indian cricket team is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. According to a report by ANI, the BCCI plans to ask the ICC to relocate the matches to either Dubai or Sri Lanka. The Indian board will officially communicate this this request to the International Cricket Council.
Indian Cricket team is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. BCCI will ask ICC to host matches in Dubai or Sri Lanka: BCCI sources to ANI pic.twitter.com/o7INJKhk1E
— ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2024
The Champions Trophy is anticipated to adopt a hybrid format in February-March next year, due to
The Champions Trophy is expected to have a hybrid format in February-March next year. This is because India’s likely absence from ODI matches in Pakistan, which is set to host the Champions Trophy for the first time since 2017, signifies its return to the cricket calendar. However, some matches may take place in the UAE or Sri Lanka.
Last month, the Pakistan Cricket Board submitted a draft schedule to the International Cricket Council, planning India’s matches in Lahore, including a key game against their rivals on March 1. However, the BCCI has not yet officially confirmed any travel arrangements. The Indian team’s chances of traveling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy are low, awaiting a final decision from the Indian government. If this situation arises, a hybrid model will be explored. India could potentially play their matches in the UAE or Sri Lanka, similar to the Asia Cup. The ICC’s stance on this issue will also be pivo