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.

With uncertainty over the ICC Champions Trophy growing, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has made a stunning claim. Ali, who was reacting to PCB boss Mohsin Naqvi's presser, reckoned India is ‘strong’ as a nation because of the IPL .

ICC is under fire for what many see as a lack of acknowledgment toward Pakistan, the host nation for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

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

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi firmly asserts that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be hosted entirely in Pakistan, rejecting hybrid models. Urging BCCI for direct talks, he emphasizes Pakistan’s pride and extensive preparations for the prestigious 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,

Mohsin Naqvi confirms that the PCB hasn't heard from the ICC on the BCCI's stance on not travelling to Pakistan | ESPN.com

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