In a recent interview with a local TV channel, former fast bowler and renowned cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, also known as the "Rawalpindi Express," expressed his belief that back-channel negotiations between Pakistan and India will eventually lead to India’s participation in the Champions Trophy, despite the current uncertainties.

With India unwilling to send its team across the border over security concerns, the onus is on the ICC to help the boards establish a middle ground

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tour officially began in Pakistan on Tuesday, November 19 despite the continuing dispute over the hosting of the cricketing event. Notably the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) have been at loggerheads over the past few days as the Indian government has not granted permission to their team to travel to Pakistan for the mega event.

A top Pakistan Cricket Board official is ready to talk to India to ease concerns about playing in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, originally set to be hosted in Pakistan, faces an uncertain future due to venue disagreements between

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board declined Friday to confirm media reports that India has decided against playing any games in host Pakistan during next year’s Champions Trophy.

BCCI denied sending team India to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 which is set to take place next year.

With uncertainty over the ICC Champions Trophy growing, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has made a stunning claim. Ali, who was reacting to PCB boss Mohsin Naqvi's presser, reckoned India is ‘strong’ as a nation because of the IPL .