LAHORE: PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday affirmed that Pakistan remains committed to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, even as India refuses to send its team due to political tensions.The

A top Pakistan Cricket Board official is ready to talk to India to ease concerns about playing in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said he is yet to get a response from the ICC over BCCI's refusal to play in Pakistan.

Earlier this month, the BCCI made it clear to the ICC that it won't send the national team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy and wants its games to be held in a third country

When asked if Pakistan will boycott the Champions Trophy 2025 in case they lose the hosting rights, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said: ‘Pakistan’s pride and respect is our priority.’

Pakistan Cricket Board, on Monday, November 18 announced the appointment of Aaqib Javed as the interim head coach until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at home. Meanwhile, the board has also confirmed that they will not be parting ways with head coach Jason Gillespie as rumoured of late,

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi firmly asserts that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be hosted entirely in Pakistan, rejecting hybrid models. Urging BCCI for direct talks, he emphasizes Pakistan’s pride and extensive preparations for the prestigious tournament.

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi reiterated that the board is not willing to host the marquee 50-over tournament in a hybrid model. Naqvi said Pakistan is willing to resolve India's concerns.

Mohsin Naqvi confirms that the PCB hasn't heard from the ICC on the BCCI's stance on not travelling to Pakistan | ESPN.com

Naqvi said he is certain the ICC will soon release the Champions Trophy schedule so Pakistan can start getting ready.