Pakistan is set to host the Champions Trophy 2025 from February 19 to March 9 next year. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already submitted an official draft of the tournament schedule to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The much-anticipated match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is scheduled for March 1 at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

However, according to a report by Sports Tak on July 6, the Indian cricket team is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for this eight-team ICC event. The decision regarding India's participation hinges on the Indian government's approval.

“While the details of the tournament have not yet been discussed, it is highly unlikely that the Indian team will travel to Pakistan. Ultimately, the decision rests with the Indian government. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) plans to raise this issue at the upcoming ICC meeting in Sri Lanka this month,” a source was quoted as saying.

When asked about the possibility of adopting a hybrid model, a BCCI source stated that no decision has been made yet.

"We haven't discussed about it. The government’s decision on this matter will be final, as we have not yet confirmed it internally. Since this is an ICC event, we do not have the authority to make any unilateral decisions. However, more details may emerge during the next ICC meeting,” he added.

The strained political relations between India and Pakistan have significantly affected their cricketing engagements. The last bilateral series between the two nations occurred in 2012-13 when Pakistan toured India for a series of ODIs and T20Is.