Team India skipper Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to travel to Pakistan ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 despite the simmering historical tennis between two neighbouring countries. The 50-tournament is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9,

The last time the Indian team visited Pakistan was in 2008 for the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka which they lost by 100 runs. The last time the Men in Blue played a match in Pakistan was also in the same tournament during the Super Four Stage, where India suffered a defeat by 8 wickets.

Speaking exclusively to Sports Now, a source in the BCCI said that no decision has been taken as of yet regarding whether Rohit Sharma would travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 opening ceremony.

The Pakistan Cricket Board is planning a grand opening ceremony for the Champions Trophy, which is making a comeback after eight years, and is likely to be held on February 16 or 17

India squads for England ODI series and Champions Trophy LIVE Updates: While Team India will be playing all of their fixtures in Dubai after refusing to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, captain Rohit Sharma could be traveling to the neighbouring country for the opening ceremony,

A source confirmed that the PCB has made it clear to the ICC that the opening ceremony, featuring all teams and their captains, will take place in Pakistan

Mumbai: India’s batters, especially skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are under the scanner for repeated failures following the Test series loss in Australia. Although the next assignment is white-ball cricket – Champions Trophy – the selectors and the cricket board have directed the batters to grind it out in Ranji Trophy,

Despite India playing all of their matches in Dubai, captain Rohit Sharma might attend the Champions Trophy opening ceremony that the PCB is planning to host in Pakistan, which will require the presence of all eight captains.