The release of Champions Trophy schedule is key for broadcasters, as it will enable them to plan and execute their promotional and marketing strategies.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sent the Champions Trophy from Dubai to Islamabad as Pakistan gears up to host the tournament from February 19 to March 9, 2025.

The official schedule for the 2025 ICC Champions trophy which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan in February-Match next year is still to be revealed as the BCCI has refused to send Team India to for the tournament.

The trophy has arrived at a time when the International Cricket Council (ICC) has sought a response from the PCB on hosting the prestigious event in a hybrid model following India's refusal to travel to the country for the tournament.

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As per the proposed schedule, Pakistan will be placed in Group A alongside India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B consists of England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan. The BCCI is awaiting consultations with the Indian government before confirming participation in matches hosted in Pakistan.

Pakistan are Champions Trophy holders, having beaten arch-rivals India in the final in the UK by 180 runs in 2017. Meanwhile, the first ever ICC Women's Champions Trophy will be hosted by Sri Lanka in 2027 and it'll be played in T20I format.

The ICC faces a daunting challenge following the PCB's direct response to India’s refusal to cross the border for the 2025 Champions Trophy

The PCB was told last Friday by the ICC that the BCCI has not been given permission by the Indian government for the Indian team to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, schedule

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,