Sources revealed that seven journalists from India have applied for the visas to cover the eight-nation tournament under Champions Trophy 2025, which will be hosted by Pakistan.

All these journalists have been granted visas, with none of the visa applications being rejected, sources confirmed.

The ICC Champions Trophy will begin in Pakistan on February 19. The eight teams including Pakistan, India, Australia, and England will participate in the tournament.

The first match of the tournament will take place between Pakistan and New Zealand and the much-anticipated match between Pakistan and India will be played on February 23 in Dubai.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reserved the special charter flights for teams, which will participate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

With the collaboration of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), PIA is set to operate nine flights between Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore for travelling of the teams.