Champions Trophy 2025: PCB asks BCCI for written proof of Indian government’s denial of permission to play in Pakistan

Speculation is rife that BCCI has refused to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Moreover, BCCI has urged the ICC to adopt a hybrid model for CT 2025 that will allow India to play their matches in another country and not in Pakistan. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) had implemented the hybrid model last year for the Asia Cup.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants clarity from BCCI about their plans for the upcoming marquee event.

As per PCB sources, the board wants the BCCI to provide written proof of the Indian government’s denial of permission to travel to Pakistan for next year’s Champions Trophy, citing a travel ban on security grounds.

“If the India government declines permission, it has to be in writing and it is mandatory on the BCCI to provide that letter to the ICC now,” the PCB source working closely with organizing committee said.

“It is a fact that we are insistent that the BCCI must inform the ICC about its travel plans to Pakistan at least 5-6 months before the tournament and in writing,” he added.