If Pakistan pulls out of the hosting rights then in all likelihood, UAE will host the tournament. The broadcasters on the other hand will want the tournament in the same time zone. The official announcement will be made in the coming weeks after discussions with all stakeholders.

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.

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.

Under this proposal, India would agree to play one of its three Champions Trophy group-stage matches in Pakistan, at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium. Following the match, the Indian team would return either to India or the UAE, depending on their qualification status.

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,

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, originally set to be hosted in Pakistan, faces an uncertain future due to venue disagreements between

Pakistan Kabaddi Federation President told news agency AFP that they were disappointed with India’s decision to call off the tour.

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,