Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has ardently supported Pakistan’s hosting of the majority of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches

India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns has left the International Cricket Council (ICC) grappling with a logistical conundrum.

The controversy surrounding Champions Trophy 2025 is far from over and no decision has been taken over the scheduling of the competition yet.

Last week, the ICC reached a consensus to conduct the eight-team competition in a hybrid model, allowing India to play its share of matches in Dubai while agreeing "in principle" to a similar arrangement in multi-lateral events till 2027.

The saga of next year's cricket Champions Trophy drags on, with sources saying Thursday that no agreement has been reached on a proposed hybrid format allowing India to play their matches

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Rashid Latif made a mammoth statement regarding the Champions Trophy 2025 as he said that the tournament should not happen anymore.

Despite the uncertainty, Pakistan remains confident about hosting the Champions Trophy. The PCB has already started preparations, with venues and logistics being carefully mapped out.