Champions Trophy 2025 South Africa News

India and New Zealand have booked their place into the semi-finals of Champions Trophy 2025 from Group A. However, all four teams are still in the fray for the last four spot in Group B: Here's the semi-final qualification scenario for Australia, South Africa, England, Afghanistan: 

The BCCI’s decision to keep the Indian team from travelling to Pakistan isn’t entirely unexpected. India-Pakistan relations have been strained for years, with bilateral cricket tours suspended since 2012.

In a development that has sent ripples across the cricketing world, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly considering moving the 2025 Champions Trophy entirely out of Pakistan. With political tensions between India and Pakistan at an all-time high, India’s reluctance to travel to Pakistan is pushing the ICC to explore alternative venues for the prestigious event. The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy was slated to be hosted entirely in Pakistan, but now, nations like the UAE, Sri Lanka, and South Africa have emerged as potential hosts if the tournament is relocated.