The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy being held in South Africa is mere speculation at this time with ICC is yet to conduct decision, an insider tracking the developments claimed. The schedule is also not confirmed,

It has been reported that Pakistan Cricket Board is not willing to host the Champions Trophy in UAE as well. Image: Reuters The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy being held in South Africa is mere speculation at this time as the International Cricket Council (ICC ...

There was chatter that South Africa could be a viable alternative to organising next year's Champions Trophy. However, according to a report in PTI, no such discussion occurred at the International Cricket Council on Tuesday.

The BCCI’s decision to keep the Indian team from travelling to Pakistan isn’t entirely unexpected. India-Pakistan relations have been strained for years, with bilateral cricket tours suspended since 2012.

The Indian cricket board has officially written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) addressing the same and the latter waits for a response from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on the subject.

According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, the PCB has written to ICC and asked them to provide them a written confirmation from the BCCI stating that they are unable to take part in the Champions Trophy 2025.