India's refusal to visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year has irked fans and former players across the border, who have criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) and urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to not accede to any demands of making the tournament hybrid or taking it out of Pakistan altogether.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially communicated to the ICC that the Indian team can't travel to Pakistan for the tournament, which is scheduled to be held from February 19 to March 9, 2025.