Champions Trophy host Pakistan confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games at cricket tournament
The Hindu
Pakistan Cricket Board selects UAE as neutral venue for India's games in 2025 Champions Trophy amid standoff with India.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year's Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals.
India had refused to travel to tournament host Pakistan for the eight-team, 50-over Champions Trophy, amid its security concerns.
Under a hybrid model, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday that all of India’s games will be at a neutral venue, including if the team reaches the semifinals and final.
“UAE was finalized 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.
Mir said the PCB has “informed the ICC” about the selection.
The PCB statement did not confirm where the games would take place in the UAE, with Dubai considered the likeliest venue.
Pakistan will not play in India in ICC events in the 2024-27 cycle. Pakistan will also go to a neutral venue when India hosts the 2025 Women’s World Cup and co-hosts the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka.
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