The rift between India and Pakistan goes on over India's participation in the ICC Champions Trophy. While the International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to find a solution to this problem, the cricketing body has flown the trophy to the host nation for a tour beginning November 16.

Pakistan are scheduled to host the Champions Trophy next year from February 19 to March 9. But India's refusal to travel has put their hosting rights into jeopardy. Meanwhile, the ICC has sent the Champions Trophy silverware to Pakistan for an official Trophy tour.

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.

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi has urged the PCB to reconsider its stance on the 2025 Champions Trophy, suggesting a more pragmatic approach. India's refusal to play in Pakistan has sparked a standoff,

3. Postpone the Champions Trophy indefinitely. This decision can have huge ramifications on the revenues of both the ICC and the PCB, who are all slated to earn big bucks from the tournament. The PCB has also been renovating its venues ahead of the tournament, incurring a significant cost.

The ICC faces a daunting challenge following the PCB's direct response to India’s refusal to cross the border for the 2025 Champions Trophy

The official schedule for the 2025 ICC Champions trophy which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan in February-Match next year is still to be revealed as the BCCI has refused to send Team India to for the tournament.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) following India's refusal to travel across the border for next year's Champions Trophy,

In an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times Digital, former Pakistan captain Latif said ICC should snatch hosting rights from India and Pakistan.

The future of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy feels uncertain and dismal at this point in time. Pakistan had been bestowed with the hosting rights of the Champions Trophy, but India have clearly refused to travel for the tournament.