India informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that it will not travel to Pakistan for the upcoming International Cricket Champions Trophy, which is going to be held in February,2025.

Indian media reports that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) conveyed its decision to the PCB, requesting relocation of India’s matches to Dubai.

"This has been the BCCI’s stance for a long time, and it does not want to change it. The board has written to the PCB and asked the body to shift India’s matches to Dubai," the Indian media reported.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, one of the premier 50-over international tournaments, will feature the world’s top eight cricketing nations. The event is planned to take place in 2025. The event’s matches are scheduled to be played in different cities in Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.

It merits mention that this development comes a day after the PCB sources have clarified that this year’s ICC Champions Trophy will not accept a "hybrid model".

Earlier, Indian media claimed that Pakistan might adjust its schedule to host Indian matches in UAE because political and security concerns could hinder India’s ability to play in Pakistan.

It is worth mentioning that an International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation is expected to visit Lahore from November 10 to 12 to assess Pakistan s preparations for the upcoming tournament.

While responding to Indian media’s claims, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan has not received any written information regarding the matter.

“We have not discussed the hybrid model so far,” Mohsin Naqvi said.