New Delhi
The tension of the Pakistan Cricket Board has increased regarding the Champions Trophy 2025. There is a possibility that Team India will not go to play in Pakistan. However, the final decision on this will be taken by the Central Government. With India not going to Pakistan, the tournament can be organized under the hybrid model. The Indian team had also refused to go to Pakistan for the Asia Cup last year. After this, the Asia Cup took place in the hybrid model and India's matches were held in Sri Lanka. If the Men in Blue do not go on Pakistan tour, then the Champions Trophy matches can be held in the UAE.
Big statement by Khalid Mahmood
Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Khalid Mahmood said that the chances of the Indian team coming to Pakistan are very low. He said, 'BCCI is the richest cricket board. If they do not send their team, then Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will do the same. Khalid Mahmood said that hosting the Champions Trophy is important for Pakistan. If the tournament is organized without India, the financial burden will increase. Let us tell you that the Champions Trophy 2025 will start on February 19. The final match will be played in Lahore on March 9.
ICC Champions Trophy Format
The Champions Trophy is held in a round robin and knockout format. In the first round, two groups of four each are formed, the top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals and the winning team participates in the final.
