Jay Shah gives update about India’s participation in Pakistan-hosted 2025 Champions Trophy

Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), recently addressed the potential of the Indian cricket team traveling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) awarded the hosting rights of the Champions Trophy 2025 to Pakistan.

This ninth edition of the tournament will feature eight teams that earned their spots based on their performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India.

Group A consists of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B includes Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan.

When asked about India’s participation in Pakistan, Shah mentioned that no decision has been made yet, and the BCCI will address the situation when the time comes. He was quoted by the Times of India saying, "No stand as of now. We will cross the bridge when it comes."

India has not toured Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup, and the last time Pakistan visited India was for a bilateral series in 2012-13.

The two teams have refrained from playing each other in bilateral series due to ongoing tensions. The most recent Champions Trophy was held in 2017, where Pakistan secured their first title by defeating India in the final.