Pakistan may reportedly consider to pull out of the Champions Trophy 2025, resulting in the entire event being moved out of the country, leading to India emerge as top contender to host the event.

Under this proposal, India would agree to play one of its three Champions Trophy group-stage matches in Pakistan, at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium. Following the match, the Indian team would return either to India or the UAE, depending on their qualification status.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also maintained a hard stance and has ruled out possibility of a 'hybrid model' where some matches, including India's, are played at a neutral ground

By Daisy Atino The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is facing an uncertain future due to escalating tensions between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of

The announcement came in the backdrop of a big controversy, with BCCI making it clear that the Indian team will not travel to the Pakistan due to strained ties