The United States has weighed in on India's decision to not play the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of sports diplomacy

The International Cricket Council has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to submit a formal written response explaining India’s reasons for deciding against playing

As part of the ICC Champions Trophy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced intentions to host a national tour. This move has generated controversy since it includes areas in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK) among the suggested locations.

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

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, originally set to be hosted in Pakistan, faces an uncertain future due to venue disagreements between

As per ICC regulations, the BCCI is required to submit valid reasons for not sending the Indian team to Pakistan for the prestigious event. Pakistan’s Cricket Board (PCB) had previously asked for a written copy of the communication from the BCCI, as the absence of India could lead to substantial consequences for the tournament.

The BCCI had recently ruled out the possibility of sending the Indian team to Pakistan for the tournament and the dossier, which is a comprehensive report outlining terrorist activities carried out by Pakistan-based groups,

In case India refuses to travel to Pakistan for any reason, another team may come in as replacement, local news quoted sources.

Foreign Office spokesperson denies back channel with India for Champions Trophy, emphasizes sports should not be politicized.