As per the proposed schedule, Pakistan will be placed in Group A alongside India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B consists of England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan. The BCCI is awaiting consultations with the Indian government before confirming participation in matches hosted in Pakistan.

The ICC has launched a new logo for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan is the confirmed host. India's participation is uncertain due to security concerns. The PCB seeks clarification from the BCCI. Alternative hosting options are being considered.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) following India's refusal to travel across the border for next year's Champions Trophy,

Former wicket-keeper batter Rashid Latif says if had the power he would not let Pakistan play against India in any tournament and also suggested that ICC should not grant the hosting rights of global events to both countries until they resolve their issues.

Shahid Afridi has strongly reacted to the drama around Champions Trophy 2025. BCCI has made it clear that India won't travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s decision that the Indian cricket team wouldn’t be travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 hasn’t gone down well with the hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) As per reports,

Currently, neither Pakistan nor India are taking a step back from their current stance, meaning no compromise is yet to be reached on the tournament's location. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is determined to play the entire tournament in its own backyard providing India flexibility of Lahore as their venue (geographically closer to India).

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali asserted that India should lose two points if the tournament gets played in hybrid model.