Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar believes the fate of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan hinges on political decisions. While the BCCI refuses to send the Indian team to Pakistan, Akhtar hopes for back-channel talks and highlights the potential financial losses for Pakistan if India doesn't participate.

Shoaib Akhtar shared an interesting take amid the Champions Trophy stand-off as he said that Virat Kohli is willing to play in Pakistan for the first time. Find out more, only on CricTracker.

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board declined Friday to confirm media reports that India has decided against playing any games in host Pakistan during next year’s Champions Trophy.

Kapil Dev has refrained from commenting on the Indian cricket team’s decision to skip the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.

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,

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar feels that Virat Kohli wants to play in front of Pakistan crowds during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Pace great Shoaib Akhtar gave his take on the ongoing controversy surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy and said there is still a chance of India coming to play the tournament in Pakistan. Akhtar said the BCCI and PCB will figure a way out.