The BCCI will not have to worry about sending Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma to Pakistan as the PCB has reportedly decided to cancel the captains’ event and official photoshoot for Champions Trophy 2025 due to logistical challenges.

India will be playing their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai as part of a hybrid model deal between the ICC, PCB and BCCI and if they qualify for the final, then the title clash would also be held in the UAE city on March 9.

Unlike the 2023 World Cup when captains' press conference and photoshoot took place, such events are unlikely to take place for the 2025 Champions Trophy. According to media reports, two teams are due to arrive late to Pakistan, due to which captains' meet and photoshoots faces cancellation.

The final ceremony will be held in Lahore on February 16, attended by former cricketers and ICC officials. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has already met with PM Shahbaz Sharif to finalize the arrangements.

LAHORE: The silverware of the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 returned to Pakistan on Thursday after concluding its world tour. The trophy arrived in Pakistan after touring each of

There will be no captains' photoshoot or conference in Pakistan before the ICC Champions Trophy, a source in the host cricket board told PTI on Thursday, ending the possibility of India skipper travelling to the country for any pre-tournament engagements.

The International Cricket Council and Pakistan Cricket Board have decided to cancel the captains’ photoshoot and press conference ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.