Foreign Office spokesperson denies back channel with India for Champions Trophy, emphasizes sports should not be politicized.

Pakistan cricketer Ahmad Shahzad has publicly criticized India's refusal to participate in the 2025 Champions Trophy hosted in Pakistan, citing 'false promises' and a long history of political tension overshadowing sporting events.

After India's stance to not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been steadfast in its stance to not agree to a hybrid model of hosting

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,

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has affirmed that all India players will be welcomed with open arms should they travel for the Champions Trophy in February.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has contacted the International Cricket Council (ICC) to ask for an explanation over India's refusal to attend the

The BCCI has informed the ICC about its inability to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. The ICC, in turn, has sought a response from the PCB on hosting the tournament in a hybrid model.

By Daisy Atino The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is facing an uncertain future due to escalating tensions between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s decision that the Indian cricket team wouldn’t be travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 hasn’t gone down well with the hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) As per reports,

T he BCCI's refusal to send team India to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy has put the tournament in jeopardy. With less than 100 days to go, the schedule for the showpiece e

If the ICC decides to move Champions Trophy 2025 out of India or postpone the tournament then the PCB will lose $65 million or nearly Rs 550 crore.