India’s matches in the 2025 Champions Trophy will not be played in Pakistan and instead take place at a neutral venue according to a resolution reached between the ICC, BCCI and PCB, subject to it being passed.
According to the agreement, during the 2024-2027 event cycle, all matches involving India in an event hosted in Pakistan will be played at a neutral venue, and in return all matches involving Pakistan in an event hosted by India will be played at a neutral venue. This agreement applies to the 2025 men’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan, the 2025 women’s ODI World Cup in India, and the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
It could also apply to the 2028 women’s T20 World Cup, the first tournament of the next event cycle which will now the held in Pakistan.
The neutral venue will be proposed by the tournament host board and will need to be approved by the ICC.
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Source: ESPN Crickinfo