PCB Proposes Dual Venue Matches for India in Champions Trophy 2025 Amid Accommodation Offer

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has extended a significant offer to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place in Pakistan. According to reports from Indian media, the PCB has proposed that the Indian cricket team stay in Chandigarh or New Delhi following their matches, should they choose to remain in India after playing.

While this offer marks a gesture of goodwill amid ongoing political tensions, there has been no formal response from the BCCI regarding the PCB’s proposal. The discussion comes in light of previous suggestions to split India’s matches between two venues, instead of hosting them at a single location.

In addition, the PCB has indicated that Rawalpindi will serve as a secondary venue alongside Lahore for the tournament. The choice of Lahore as the primary venue for Indian matches is strategic, as it is situated close to the Indian border, potentially easing logistical concerns.

Ultimately, the decision on whether the Indian cricket team will travel to Pakistan rests with the Indian government, which has historically maintained a cautious stance on cross-border sporting events. As preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy continue, all eyes remain on the unfolding negotiations and potential implications for cricketing relations between the two nations.