Overview

• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) strongly denies reports suggesting the Champions Trophy 2025 final could be shifted from Lahore to Dubai if India qualifies.
• The PCB emphasizes that all tournament matches, including the final, are planned to occur in Pakistan, with venues in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.
• Political tensions between India and Pakistan have led to speculation about India's participation, but the PCB remains optimistic that India will compete in Pakistan.
• Reports claim that a hybrid model, similar to the 2023 Asia Cup, might be considered, allowing India to play its matches in the UAE.
• The final decision on India's participation is expected to depend on the Indian government's approval, as stated by BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla.