Bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan have been on hold since 2012, although both nations continue to compete against each other in ICC events, with their most recent encounter being at the T20 World Cup hosted jointly by the USA and the West ...

The BCCI have reportedly informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) of their decision against travelling to Pakistan for the eight-team tournament, that will take place from 19 February to 9 March next year.

Discover how India vs Pakistan viewership holds the key to the success of the Champions Trophy 2025, as political tensions threaten the tournament. Explore record-breaking viewership figures for their encounters over the years and why their rivalry is crucial for ICC events.

For instance, the India-Pakistan clash during the 2023 World Cup drew an unprecedented 173 million viewers on Indian television alone, with an additional 225 million digital viewers worldwide.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali asserted that India should lose two points if the tournament gets played in hybrid model.

Amid reports of Pakistan considering withdrawal from the 2024 Champions Trophy, the PCB plans to formally ask the ICC for clarification on India's refusal to tour.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) following India's refusal to travel across the border for next year's Champions Trophy,

Pakistan's bid to host the 2025 Champions Trophy faces challenges as BCCI won't send the Indian team. The ICC favors a hybrid model, but failure to comply could lead to the tournament being moved to South Africa.

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy faces an uncertain future as a standoff between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over hosting arrangements threatens to derail the tournament.