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In a latest development regarding the organisation of the Champions Trophy 2025, there are reports doing rounds about the final of the tournament. The final of the marquee tournament could be hosted either in Dubai or in Lahore, depending upon India’s qualification. Earlier, reports stated that it is confirmed that India won’t travel to Pakistan. The BCCI has stated that the final decision will be taken after the clearance from the Indian government.
However, as per latest reports, the alternate options of the final of the trophy have been discussed. As per a report by the Telegraph, the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be hosted in Dubai, if India manage to qualify for the final. However, if they fail to do so, it will be played in Lahore. Notably, the tournament is set to start from February 19 and will be played until March 9. Hence, the final venue of the tournament will be decided on March 6, and before that both venues will have to be kept prepared.
We are confident we will host all the teams in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan: Mohsin Naqvi
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi said that he and everyone across the Indian border is confident that the BCCI will send the Indian team to Pakistan. As reported by ESPNCricinfo, he said, "The Indian team should come. I don't see them cancel or postpone coming here and we are confident we will host all the teams in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.”
Notably, the PCB has selected three venues for the tournament, Karachi’s National Stadium, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. The reports further state that PCB has marked Lahore as the venue for all the matches for the Indian team, which includes the semifinal as well.
