Pakistan are scheduled to host the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy from February 19 to March 9. But as has been the case for the past 16 years, India have refused to travel to the neighbouring country for the tournament with constant political upheavals between the two nations.

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla confirmed the national team's travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy depends on government approval. India hasn't visited Pakistan since 2008. The BCCI may propose moving the tournament to Sri Lanka or Dubai if necessary.

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla said the Indian government will take a final call on whether the national cricket team will travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year.

The PCB, in an interim schedule sent to the ICC, has slotted all of India’s matches at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where the Indian team will be based out of

KANPUR: With Pakistan gearing up to host the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, the spotlight has shifted to India’s participation in the tournament, a question that remains uncertain. The tournament is scheduled to be played from February 19 to March 9,

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Monday mentioned that the Indian government will determine if the national cricket team will visit Pakistan for t

India and Pakistan only play each other in ICC events. India have not travelled to Pakistan for bilateral cricket since 2008 due to the Mumbai terror attacks in which over 150 people were killed. Pakistan were in India for the ODI World Cup last year after a gap of seven years.

Reiterating a long-held position, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Monday said a decision on whether the national cricket team will travel to Pakistan for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy will depend on government approval.