Pakistan holds the World Youth Championship and Asian Youth Championship titles. Most of the Pakistan players have reportedly been denied visas for the tournament set to take place in India.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs refutes reports of denying visas to Pakistani participants for the Asian Youth Scrabble Championship in New Delhi. According to sources, 12 visas, including for titleholders,

Most Pakistani players have been denied visas by the Indian High Commission to prevent the defending champions from taking part in the forthcoming competitions of the Asia Cup Youth

Pakistan’s scrabble team has been denied visas by the Indian High Commission, blocking the defending champions from competing in the Asia Cup

With over three months to go for the Champions Trophy, India made it official that the Men in Blue would not travel to Pakistan. Pakistan have now threatened to pull out as hosts. There may be a chance of a hybrid model or South Africa may host the competition instead to accommodate India.

Pakistan's bid to host the 2025 Champions Trophy faces challenges as BCCI won't send the Indian team. The ICC favors a hybrid model, but failure to comply could lead to the tournament being moved to South Africa.