Champions Trophy; Will the Indian team come to Pakistan? What kind of hope did Wasim Akram give ?

Champions Trophy: When will India visit Pakistan with its team? What kind of hope did Wasim Akram give?

The Indian team's most recent trip to Pakistan took place in 2008. (Photo: Express).

Wasim Akram, a former captain of the national team, has voiced the desire that India will play Pakistan in the Champions Trophy in 2025.

In an interview with a foreign media outlet, the former captain and pundit stated, "I believe the Indian team will visit Pakistan next year for the Champions Trophy and will see wonderful arrangements." In order to accommodate the massive event, Chairman PCB is renovating the stadiums. which is appreciated.


According to Wasim Akram, Pakistan needs this competition to advance its cricket game. He also expressed optimism that other nations will participate, noting that politics and cricket are entirely unrelated. Pakistan is prepared to welcome eight elite teams.

The Champions Trophy 2025 is slated to take place in February or early March, with 15 matches to be contested. The Indian team will play all of its matches in Lahore.

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Champions Trophy: When will India visit Pakistan with its team? What kind of hope did Wasim Akram give?

 

After an eight-year break, the competition will return. Pakistan defeated India in the 2017 edition, captained by Sarfraz Ahmed.

Conversely, the teams that the ICC has announced are Bangladesh, England, Afghanistan, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Pakistan, the host nation.

It should be recalled that India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series since 2013, and the Indian team's most recent visit to Pakistan was for the 2008 Asia Cup.