Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has ardently supported Pakistan’s hosting of the majority of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches

India's reluctance to send its team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy has delayed the tournament's progress, including the release of its schedule. India has insisted on playing its matches in the UAE under a hybrid model instead of traveling to Pakistan.

Just when everyone thought that the 2025 Champions Trophy saga was over with hosts Pakistan agreeing on a hybrid model for the tournament, a new report has claimed that no consensus has been reached over the tournament schedule,

Last week, the ICC reached a consensus to conduct the eight-team competition in a hybrid model, allowing India to play its share of matches in Dubai while agreeing "in principle" to a similar arrangement in multi-lateral events till 2027.

Akram made a surprise appearance at a Coke Studio event in Dubai. Holding the Champions Trophy, he expressed his gratitude to the audience and shared his high hopes for next year’s tournament.

Pakistan will incur huge financial losses, attract lawsuits and even an international boycott if they withdraw from Champions Trophy 2025.

Pakistan's cricket future hangs in the balance amid a standoff with India over the Champions Trophy. The PCB's potential withdrawal over hosting arrangements could lead to significant financial losses,

Despite the uncertainty, Pakistan remains confident about hosting the Champions Trophy. The PCB has already started preparations, with venues and logistics being carefully mapped out.