The opening ceremony of Champions Trophy in Pakistan reportedly got cancelled due to England and Australia's scheduling. Rohit Sharma, too, won't go to Pakistan

The Trophy for the upcoming Champions Trophy has returned to Pakistan after conclusion of its grand World Tour.

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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.

As per tradition, captains of all participating teams gather for a pre-tournament photo-op before the start of an ICC event

Pakistan is likely to go with a new opening combination in the upcoming Champions Trophy due to Saim Ayub's injury.

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

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.

Though ICC ensured to keep a day reserve for the captains’ joint photo shoot, PCB reportedly cancelled the event citing the ‘unavailability of teams due to tight traveling schedules’.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to start on February 19, with Pakistan as the official host. However, due to the hybrid model, Team India will play all its matches in Dubai instead of traveling to Pakistan.