The Indian cricket team's participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan remains uncertain, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) awaits government approval.
As per NDTV, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla clarified that the Indian team will only travel to Pakistan for the tournament if permission is granted by the central government.
He stated, "In the case of the Champion Trophy, we will do whatever the Government of India will tell us to do. We send our team only when the Government of India gives us permission. So we will go according to the decision of the Indian government."
However, the ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held from February to March 2025 in Pakistan.
Since 2008's Asia Cup, India has refrained from playing cricket tournaments in Pakistan due to security concerns and tense relations between the two countries.
While, the last bilateral series between India and Pakistan took place in December 2012-January 2013 in India.
Subsequently, both teams have only faced each other in ICC tournaments and the Asia Cup.
On the other hand, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) plans to organize all India matches, including the final, in Lahore for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Moreover, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi previously announced that a draft schedule of the tournament has been sent to the ICC. Discussions among the eight participating members will determine whether the Indian team will travel to Pakistan or not.
