Following the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) formal letter to International Cricket Council (ICC), the cricket council reached out to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to seek their refusal reasons to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025 scheduled to be held in Pakistan.

India’s reluctance to send its team to Pakistan for the high-profile event has cast uncertainty over the tournament’s future, as PCB remains firm on hosting the event on home ground.

In response, the PCB sent a letter to the ICC, raising questions about India’s decision and its potential implications.

ARY News sources indicated that the ICC has now asked the BCCI to provide a written response addressing the PCB’s queries, carefully considering legal implications.

This process, according to insiders, may take a few days as the ICC also seeks input from other cricket boards to explore a sustainable solution.

Meanwhile, the PCB has started communicating with other international cricket boards, briefing them on India’s stance and seeking support.

The ICC is working towards a resolution to ensure the Champions Trophy 2025 can proceed without compromising member relations or tournament integrity.

A day earlier, PCB penned down a letter to ICC, asserting its stance against hosting the Champions Trophy 2025 in a hybrid model following India’s decision.

According to ARY News, the PCB wrote to the ICC, detailing the government’s firm position on the matter and rejecting the option for India to play its matches in the UAE.

Sources indicate that the PCB’s letter made clear that if the Indian team does not come to Pakistan, Pakistan will not engage in any future matches with India at alternative venues.

The PCB’s stance follows India’s recent refusal to send its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, citing security concerns and advocating for a hybrid model like that used in the Asia Cup.

PCB Chairman has repeatedly stated that the Champions Trophy 2025 will be hosted entirely in Pakistan.