The ICC has asked for written explanation from BCCI regarding India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

According to a report by Pakistani outlet Geo News, the ICC have reportedly informed the BCCI that they need a written explanation as to why they have refused to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025.

As per ICC regulations, the BCCI is required to submit valid reasons for not sending the Indian team to Pakistan for the prestigious event. Pakistan’s Cricket Board (PCB) had previously asked for a written copy of the communication from the BCCI, as the absence of India could lead to substantial consequences for the tournament.

The International Cricket Council has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to submit a formal written response explaining India’s reasons for deciding against playing

The Champions Trophy will feature eight teams locking horns for the silverware. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Pakistan next year. However, the official schedule is not out yet.

The PCB had announced on Thursday that the trophy would be taken on a tour that would begin in Islamabad, the national capital, and later cover cities such as Skardu, Hunza and Muzaffarabad which fall in the disputed PoK region.

The tour was scheduled to start on November 16 and would run through November 24, allowing fans to view the prestigious trophy that Pakistan last won in 2017 under the captaincy of Sarfaraz Ahmed.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is under tremendous pressure to accept a hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after the Board of Control for Cricket India informed the ICC their decision to not travel to Pakistan.

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The ICC has canceled the planned Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, dealing a significant blow to Pakistan.