IND vs PAK: There is a big news about Champions Trophy 2025. According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sources, the Indian team will play all its group stage matches in Dubai. India refused to play in Pakistan due to security concerns. If the Indian team reaches the knockout stage, the semi-finals and finals will also be held in UAE. This decision was taken after a meeting between PCB President Mohsin Naqvi and UAE Cricket Board.
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IND vs PAK Tournament is being held on hybrid model
ICC has adopted a hybrid model for this time Champions Trophy. Under this, Pakistan will host the tournament, but it will be played at a neutral venue i.e. Dubai against India. Under this model, Pakistan’s matches will also be held at neutral venues till 2027. If India does not qualify for the final, the title match will be held in Lahore. This model will be implemented further in 2026 T20 World Cup and Women’s Cricket World Cup.
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Tension between the two countries continues
Indian players have not played a match in Pakistan since 2008. The last bilateral series between the two countries was in 2012. The Indian government has refused to allow Pakistan to go, and the BCCI’s stance has always been clear. Last year, Pakistan sent its team to India for the ODI World Cup, but India refused to go to Pakistan. ICC will announce the final schedule of this tournament soon.