The ICC has requested a formal written explanation from the BCCI for its decision not to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. While the BCCI had verbally communicated its stance, the ICC seeks detailed justifications as per its regulations.
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The tournament, set for February-March 2025, faces financial risks if India withdraws, with potential losses of $500 million for the ICC and $100 million for the BCCI due to missed India-Pakistan clashes.
Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi criticized the ICC for allegedly succumbing to BCCI’s influence, suggesting government-level Indo-Pak discussions as a solution.
