PCB confirms UAE as neutral venue for India's Champions Trophy 2025 matches
Hindustan TimesThe Pakistan Cricket Board, on Monday, confirmed United Arab Emirates as the neutral venue to host all of India's matches during the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy, thus officially ending the standoff between PCB and BCCI. India will play their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in UAE India had earlier informed ICC that the Rohit Sharma-led side would not travel to Pakistan for the eight-team, ODI tournament, citing security concerns. On Thursday, ICC confirmed that Champions Trophy 2025 will be played under the hybrid model, with India set to play all their matches at a neutral venue, including if the team reaches the semifinals and final. “UAE was finalised as the venue after PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with the Emirates Cricket Board chairman Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan," PCB spokesman Amir Mir said in a statement on Sunday.