With India unwilling to send its team across the border over security concerns, the onus is on the ICC to help the boards establish a middle ground

In a recent interview with a local TV channel, former fast bowler and renowned cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, also known as the "Rawalpindi Express," expressed his belief that back-channel negotiations between Pakistan and India will eventually lead to India’s participation in the Champions Trophy, despite the current uncertainties.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tour officially began in Pakistan on Tuesday, November 19 despite the continuing dispute over the hosting of the cricketing event. Notably the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) have been at loggerheads over the past few days as the Indian government has not granted permission to their team to travel to Pakistan for the mega event.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may be influencing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s firm stance on issues surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shoaib Akhtar has added a whole new different angle to the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 saga between India and Pakistan. Read below for details.

A top Pakistan Cricket Board official is ready to talk to India to ease concerns about playing in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi asserted that the Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan as scheduled, dismissing any possibilit

Shoaib Akhtar shared an interesting take amid the Champions Trophy stand-off as he said that Virat Kohli is willing to play in Pakistan for the first time. Find out more, only on CricTracker.

Mohsin Naqvi has reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to address concerns regarding India's participation in the Champions Trophy 2025.

BCCI denied sending team India to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 which is set to take place next year.