“We will tell ICC to hold its matches in Dubai or Sri Lanka, but we’ll not travel to Pakistan for the ICC champions trophy 2025” says a BCCI source. India has not played in Pakistan since the Asia Cup 2008, and their last bilateral series was held in India from December 2012 to January 2013. According to the reports, there are few chances of Indian Cricket Team Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 in February and March next year.
India’s View on Traveling to Pakistan
According to media reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has revealed that the BCCI intends to request the International Cricket Council (ICC) to host the Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai or Sri Lanka. India is not planning to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. BCCI thinks it agreed to play its matches in Dubai and Sri Lanka. This is not happening for the first time, but Pakistan hosted the Asia Cup last year.
Still, India played its matches under the “hybrid model” in Sri Lanka and was also the Asia Cup winner. On May 6, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla said that the Indian cricket team can travel to Pakistan and can only participate in the tournament if the central government gives permission.
As per Rajeev Shukla, in the Champions Trophy case, we will decide as the Indian government asks us to do. We can send our cricket team to Pakistan only if the government of India permits us, so we are waiting for the Indian government’s final decision.
Historical Context and Future Prospects
It should be noted that the Indian cricket teams have not toured Pakistan since 2008. Pakistan and India face each other only in major events outside Pakistan. The upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 is Pakistan’s first major cricket event since co-hosting the 1996 World Cup.
According to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, Pakistan has been placed in Group A; apart from the Pakistan cricket team, India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand teams will be included in this group, while Group B includes England, South Africa, Australia and Afghanistan.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Proposed Schedule Revealed
Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore are set to host matches from February 19 to March 9.
According to the schedule, this tournament will continue from February to March 9, in which March 10 will be the Reserve Day. These matches have been hosted in major cities in Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.
Lahore has six more matches besides hosting the final match. Karachi National Stadium will host the opening match and one of the three semi-finals. Rawalpindi will host five matches, including the semi-finals.
In a report in the Telegraph on Sunday, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule was revealed to be hosted by Pakistan. Major cities of Pakistan, including Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, will host this champion trophy from February 19 to March 9.
In this tournament, the top eight teams from last year’s ODI World Cup are included and divided into two groups with four teams. These two groups have been named A and B. The top two teams of these two groups will qualify for the semi-finals. The semi-finals will be held on March 5 and 6 in Karachi and Rawalpindi.
The final ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match will be held in Lahore on March 9. In Group A, the cricket teams of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand will compete, while in Group B, England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan will be included.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Schedule
- February 19: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Karachi
- February 20: Bangladesh vs India – Lahore
- February 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa – Karachi
- February 22: Australia vs England – Lahore
- February 23: New Zealand vs India – Lahore
- February 24: Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Rawalpindi
- February 25: Afghanistan vs England – Lahore
- February 26: Australia vs South Africa – Rawalpindi
- February 27: Bangladesh vs New Zealand – Lahore
- February 28: Afghanistan vs Australia – Rawalpindi
- March 1: Pakistan vs India – Lahore
- March 2: South Africa vs England – Rawalpindi
- March 5 Semi-final: TBD vs TBD – Karachi
- March 6 Semi-final: TBD vs TBD – Rawalpindi
- March 9 Final: TBD vs TBD – Lahore
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Teams
Group A
- Pakistan( Host)
- India
- Bangladesh
- New Zealand
Group B
- England
- South Africa
- Australia
- Afghanistan
Champions Trophy 2025: Venues
Here is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venue:
Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium
Karachi: National Stadium
Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
FAQs
Will India play in the Champions Trophy 2025?
According to the Indian team’s position, a BCCI source has told ANI that India will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. The B CCI’s position is that they will request from the ICC that we play our matches in Dubai or Sri Lanka.
Which country will host the Champions Trophy 2025?
Pakistan
Pakistan will host the ICC Champions Trophy starting from February 19, and its final match will be played in Lahore on March 9, 2025. Remember that Pakistan is the defending champion, having won the previous edition in 2017.
How many teams will play in the Champions Trophy 2025?
There are 8 teams taking part in this tournament consisting of two groups, each containing 4 teams. Group A: Pakistan( Host), India, Bangladesh, New Zealand. Group B: England, South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan.
2025 champions trophy, which format?
The champion trophy format will be ODI. All matches consist of 50 overs. The ODI-format tournament will be played in February-March 2025 in the land of Pakistan.