The International Cricket Council (ICC) has cancelled the tour of the Champions Trophy in the in cities Skardu, Hunza and Mazafarabad which fall in the territory of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK). Notably,

The International Cricket Council has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to submit a formal written response explaining India’s reasons for deciding against playing

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.

The drama surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy is not ending. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had stated that the trophy would be visiting destinations like Skardu, Hunza and Muzaffarabad. However, ICC has refused Pakistan from taking it to conflicted PoK cities.

As per ICC regulations, the BCCI is required to submit valid reasons for not sending the Indian team to Pakistan for the prestigious event. Pakistan’s Cricket Board (PCB) had previously asked for a written copy of the communication from the BCCI, as the absence of India could lead to substantial consequences for the tournament.

The ICC has canceled the planned Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, dealing a significant blow to Pakistan.

The BCCI has strong objected to Pakistan Cricket Board's purported move to take the Champions Trophy for a tour of the disputed 'Pakistan Occupied Kashmir' (POK), prompting the global body ICC to put the promotional event on hold.

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.

BCCI are planning to send a full dossier on terrorism in Pakistan as they explanation on why they are not prepared to travel to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025.