Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar believes the fate of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan hinges on political decisions. While the BCCI refuses to send the Indian team to Pakistan, Akhtar hopes for back-channel talks and highlights the potential financial losses for Pakistan if India doesn't participate.

Former Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhar has created a huge buzz with his latest remarks, as the legendary cricketer has blamed the BJP Government of India behind India's decision to not travel to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shoaib Akhtar shared an interesting take amid the Champions Trophy stand-off as he said that Virat Kohli is willing to play in Pakistan for the first time. Find out more, only on CricTracker.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar feels that Virat Kohli wants to play in front of Pakistan crowds during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Former Pakistan star Shoaib Akhtar has made a stunning statement accusing the BJP of not sending the Indian team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy . Akhtar, in a clip shared by him on social space,

In a recent interview with a local TV channel, former fast bowler and renowned cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, also known as the "Rawalpindi Express," expressed his belief that back-channel negotiations between Pakistan and India will eventually lead to India’s participation in the Champions Trophy, despite the current uncertainties.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may be influencing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s firm stance on issues surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

BCCI denied sending team India to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 which is set to take place next year.