There are "lots of contingencies available" in the event that India do not travel to Pakistan for the tournament but, to "protect broadcast rights", replacing India in the line-up is not one of them

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chiefs are confident a solution can be found if India do not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, adding that India's participation is necessary to protect the tournament's broadcast rights.

India have not played in Pakistan since 2008 due to the tense relations between the two countries and their travel to the South Asian nation is solely dependent on government clearance.

The England and Wales Cricket Board on Wednesday hinted at possibility of a “hybrid model” and other alternative options if India chose not to travel to Pakistan for the forthcoming

Read about what the senior leadership of the England & Wales Cricket Board had to say on India's participation in the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy, only on CricTracker.

ECB officials assert that hosting the Champions Trophy without India is not viable, exploring contingency plans for the tournament in Pakistan.

England and Wales Cricket board (ECB) has rejected the idea of next year's Champions Trophy taking place without India.

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has expressed that the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted by Pakistan, going ahead without India’s participation is not an option. India’s participation in the Champions Trophy is still not confirmed.