Champions Trophy 2025: When was India’s withdrawal announced and what reasons were given?

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reached out to the International Cricket Council (ICC) with several inquiries regarding India’s potential withdrawal from the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. 

The PCB's letter to the ICC, directed at the organization's leadership, seeks clarification on a number of points about the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) stance.

In the letter, the PCB has asked when the BCCI officially informed the ICC of its intention not to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. The PCB is also seeking to know if this refusal was communicated to the ICC in writing and, if so, the reasons cited by the BCCI for this decision.

Furthermore, the PCB has requested a copy of any written statement issued by the BCCI that outlines these reasons, aiming to better understand the basis for India’s decision.

The PCB’s letter includes a request for information on any response provided by the ICC to the BCCI’s refusal to participate. Sources indicate that once these responses are received, the PCB plans to consult legal advisors and, subsequently, discuss the situation with the government before finalizing its future course of action.

Sources also noted that if India’s withdrawal is confirmed and the ICC acknowledges this decision, the PCB will likely refuse to schedule any matches against India in the Champions Trophy.

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