Never one to mince words, former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad voiced his anger over India's stance, labeling it a “joke.”

The PCB has adopted a more rigid stance on its hosting of the tournament, ruling out a hybrid model format | ESPN.com

For Pakistan, hosting the 2025 Champions Trophy is a big deal. It’s a chance to prove that the country can safely host top international teams and to show the world how far Pakistan has come in improving security for cricket. But without India, the tournament loses some of its shine.

Pakistan's new white-ball captain, Mohammad Rizwan, expressed his eagerness to host the Indian men's cricket team in Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The ICC is considering various hosting models due to uncertainties about India's participation.

The drama around the Champions Trophy continues. Finally, it is official that India won't be travelling to Pakistan for the ICC tournament, which is slated to be played in Pakistan in 2025. A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesperson has confirmed to Hindustan Times that ICC has conveyed to them regarding India not travelling to Pakistan for the tournament,

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not have any other option but to organise the ICC Champions Trophy in the 'Hybrid Model' as the BCCI has intimated the global body about India's inability to travel to the neighbouring nation.