The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy being held in South Africa is mere speculation at this time with ICC is yet to conduct decision, an insider tracking the developments claimed. The schedule is also not confirmed,

Earlier, a PCB source had said there was "no talk" of a Hybrid Model as of now and they would seek further clarity from the ICC.

(Reuters) - 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, a PCB spokesperson told Reuters on Tuesday.

Some of Pakistan cricket's legends have criticised the Indian team's refusal to travel across the border for ICC Champions Trophy next year.

India's refusal has led to growing speculation that the PCB may advise the Pakistani government to… Harshvardhan Jaiman Updated : Nov 12, 2024, 02:40 PM IST Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in a tough spot after India refused to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in 2025.

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,

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had communicated to the ICC last week, citing security concerns across the border, as reason for refusing to send its team to Pakistan for the marquee ODI tournament,

The PCB’s demand for clarification comes amidst political strains that have kept India and Pakistan from playing bilateral cricket on each other’s soil since 2008.

Currently, neither Pakistan nor India are taking a step back from their current stance, meaning no compromise is yet to be reached on the tournament's location. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is determined to play the entire tournament in its own backyard providing India flexibility of Lahore as their venue (geographically closer to India).