In Pakistan's squad for the Champions Trophy, there's been a lot of outrage from critics and team supporters around the selections of Faheem Ashraf and Khushdil Shah, who haven't garnered many notable performances to be eligible for selection in the eight-team tournament.

Despite being "neutrals", no Indian ICC match officials will travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Javagal Srinath and Nitin Menon opt out of officiating in the Pakistan leg of the tournament citing personal reasons.

The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash is set for February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The group-stage match is part of the 2025 Champions Trophy, which will follow a hybrid model across Pakistan and the UAE.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, with Pakistan hosting the tournament. Meanwhile, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a mega announcement regarding the grand opening ceremony.

As tickets for the much-anticipated Pakistan vs India group-stage match have now gone on sale, the excitement for the 2025 ICC Men’s Champions Trophy has soared. One of the most fierce rivalries in international cricket is eagerly awaited by match followers from both countries and worldwide.