India have not played cricket in Pakistan since 2008, and that stance is highly unlikely to change soon. And so, the sport’s most powerful nation will play their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, while the other seven sides – including England – play across Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.

India has refused to play its Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, which is hosting its first major global tournament in almost 30 years.

India-Pakistan war, Pakistani farmers had accused Indian soldiers of stealing seeds of basmati rice. Recently, Australia and New Zealand recognised basmati rice as a product of Pakistan

New Zealand underlined their title aspirations with a 60-run victory against defending champions Pakistan in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the National Stadium on Wednesday. Will Young struck 107 and Tom Latham smashed an unbeaten 118 to help New Zealand overcome a sluggish start and post a commanding 320-5 after being put into bat.

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to an oblique tear, delivering the defending champions a big blow in their quest to retain the prestigious title. The news was confirmed by the ICC on February 20 (Thursday) after the left-handed batter sustained the injury while fielding during Pakistan's opening match against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on February

New Zealand won by 60 runs in the group stage of the ICC Champions Trophy against Pakistan on Wednesday, Feb. 19 in Karachi, Pakistan.Read More: 30 Days, 30 Deeds: The Ultimate Ramadan Kindness Challenge Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first at the National Bank Stadium.