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Pakistan set to Boycott the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? Former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif makes big claim! Know More

According to a report from the ESPN, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the ICC that the Indian team will not be travelling to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

New Delhi: The India vs Pakistan tussle has once again turned the heat on the backdoor cricket politics once again. This time the issue is the Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2025. According to a report from the ESPNThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the ICC that the Indian team will not be travelling to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy.


The Champions Trophy was scheduled to begin on February 19 next year. According to the original plans, three venues in Pakistan were set as the host for the Champions Trophy. However, the Indian Board has reportedly informed the International cricket body that the team won’t be travelling to the neighbouring nation due to what is understood to be advice from the Indian government.


As a response to India’s decision to abandon the plans to travel to Pakistan, PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi remarked:

In recent years, Pakistan has extended numerous good gestures. However, we hope we are not expected to always do so…

The standoff between India and Pakistan took an interesting turn after the hard remarks by the former Pakistani international Rashid Latif who has come down heavily on the Indian team for their last-minute decision.

Rashid Latif warns India of detrimental consequences!

Former Pakistan captainย Rashid Latif has said that Pakistan may take the big step of boycotting ICC events if India does not go to Pakistan this time.

Speaking at the Geo News, Latif said

If it is a bilateral series or Asia Cup, then the teams are asked, whether India wants to play or not. This is an ICC event. The cycle has been signed from 2024-2031. All the broadcasters and sponsors have signed about the teams that will participate in the Champions Trophy or the World Cup…

Furthermore, Latif warned India that Pakistan will boycott every ICC event if India decides not to participate in the upcoming Champions Trophy