India's reluctance to send its team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy has delayed the tournament's progress, including the release of its schedule. India has insisted on playing its matches in the UAE under a hybrid model instead of traveling to Pakistan.

The controversy surrounding the conduct of the next year's ICC Champions Trophy is far from over as India and Pakistan are still persistent with their demands.While the Board of Control for

Some stakeholders are even suggesting changing the tournament to a T20 format for easier marketing, if the deadlock continues. The situation remains complex with no immediate solution as time runs out before the tournament begins.

Last week, the ICC reached a consensus to conduct the eight-team competition in a hybrid model, allowing India to play its share of matches in Dubai while agreeing "in principle" to a similar arrangement in multi-lateral events till 2027.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has ardently supported Pakistan’s hosting of the majority of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promo video excludes Pakistan as host, raising questions amid ongoing debates over the tournaments schedule and venue.

Pakistan will incur huge financial losses, attract lawsuits and even an international boycott if they withdraw from Champions Trophy 2025.

Pakistan's cricket future hangs in the balance amid a standoff with India over the Champions Trophy. The PCB's potential withdrawal over hosting arrangements could lead to significant financial losses,