India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 clash will take place on February 23 at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai where Babar Azam-led Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

The opening ceremony of Champions Trophy in Pakistan reportedly got cancelled due to England and Australia's scheduling. Rohit Sharma, too, won't go to Pakistan

The Pakistan Cricket Board is leaving no stone unturned as it seeks to get its venues ready for the Champions Trophy tournament – the first ICC tournament on its territory this century. Having a world event in Pakistan would be the final seal of approval, marking the country's fully fledged return to the international calendar after years of isolation and sporadic tours due to security concerns.

Mumbai: Ah, cricket: the gentleman's game, a harmonious symphony of sport and camaraderie. Unless, of course, it involves India and Pakistan, where even inscriptions on jerseys can create political commotion. In the latest war of egos, the BCCI has decreed that the words "Pakistan" — the host nation of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 — shall not grace the sacred polyester of Team India. For the uninitiated, India will play their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, avoiding Pakistan like a proverbial pest. Yet, Pakistan is still officially the host. Traditionally, jerseys feature the host country's name, but the BCCI insists this is just a practice, not a mandatory norm.