The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been a part of the headlines for months before its beginning for a long time. From Team India's participation in the tournament to the renovation of all three venues, the tournament has been full of stories. While at one end, there is speculation that the tournament will be shifted outside Pakistan or will be played under a hybrid model to ensure Team India's participation. However, there is also a faction which believes that the Indian team will have to travel to Pakistan and play in the tournament considering it as an ICC event. There are also possibilities that the Indian team may boycott the tournament if the government doesn't allow them to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns. ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final Likely to Be Shifted From Lahore to Dubai If Indian Cricket Team Qualifies For Summit Clash, Says Report.

As per a new report by Sports Tak, the International Cricket Council is looking for other possible venues to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. They can possibly be South Africa, Sri Lanka or the United Arab Emirates. The report states that either the whole tournament will entirely move outside Pakistan or will be played under the hybrid model. However, there hasn't been any official announcement made by the ICC regarding the matter yet. Will India Play ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan? Uncertainty Looms Large Over Indian Cricket Team's Participation After ICC Says 'No Plans to Relocate' Tournament.

The ICC Champion Trophy 2025 is planned to be held in the month of February and March. The Indian team has always resisted touring or playing any bilateral series against Pakistan due to the terror conflicts in the nation. However, both teams always take on each other in ICC events. Considering the India vs Pakistan clash a high profile and a major money-making aspect for the ICC, they would surely want both teams to play against each other in the tournament. However, if India pulls out of the competition it will be a big loss for the ICC and PCB as well.

 

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