The rift between India and Pakistan goes on over India's participation in the ICC Champions Trophy. While the International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to find a solution to this problem, the cricketing body has flown the trophy to the host nation for a tour beginning November 16.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on social media that the tour will visit several cities across the country, including regions in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

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 are the current ICC Champions Trophy holders, having won it in 2017 after beating India at The Oval in the final by 180 runs. Sarfaraz Ahmed was the captain of Pakistan.

Pakistan are Champions Trophy holders, having beaten arch-rivals India in the final in the UK by 180 runs in 2017. Meanwhile, the first ever ICC Women's Champions Trophy will be hosted by Sri Lanka in 2027 and it'll be played in T20I format.

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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

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also maintained a hard stance and has ruled out possibility of a 'hybrid model' where some matches, including India's, are played at a neutral ground

The schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy is yet to be announced with uncertainty whether it will held in Pakistan at all.