The upcoming ICC Champions Trophy was rigged with controversy regarding India not travelling to Pakistan for the tournament. Eventually it was decided that the matches that will be played by India wil

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to travel to Pakistan ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 despite the simmering historical tennis between two neighbouring countries. The 50-tournament is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9,

A PCB source has said that it is awaiting communication from the ICC on the schedule of the customary captains' photo-shoot and the pre-event press conference, which is to be held in Pakistan.

The last time the Indian team visited Pakistan was in 2008 for the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka which they lost by 100 runs. The last time the Men in Blue played a match in Pakistan was also in the same tournament during the Super Four Stage, where India suffered a defeat by 8 wickets.

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is reportedly expected to visit Pakistan ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 next month. According to Indian media reports on Monday, this visit would mark a historic moment, as it's been years since an Indian cricketer travelled to Pakistan for an international event.

Pakistan has proposed the opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Karachi on February 17 with high hopes of the Indian captain Rohit Sharma to attend a photo session and the International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah gracing the occasion.

Despite India playing all of their matches in Dubai, captain Rohit Sharma might attend the Champions Trophy opening ceremony that the PCB is planning to host in Pakistan, which will require the presence of all eight captains.

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma might have to visit Pakistan ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. This is because of a traditional pre-tournament event of a photoshoot of all team captains with the trophy. The event is usually hosted in the host country, which is Pakistan in this case.

A source confirmed that the PCB has made it clear to the ICC that the opening ceremony, featuring all teams and their captains, will take place in Pakistan

India squads for England ODI series and Champions Trophy LIVE Updates: While Team India will be playing all of their fixtures in Dubai after refusing to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, captain Rohit Sharma could be traveling to the neighbouring country for the opening ceremony,