Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan has questioned the motive of the 2025 Champions Trophy tour taking place without any clarity over the schedule and fixture as well. He also said that fans are eager to know when and where the tournament will take place as well. The latest edition of the Champions Trophy was slated to be played in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9. However, India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan has put question marks on the future of the ICC event as well.

News agency PTI quoted a PCB official as saying, “The tour will cover major Pakistani cities where the Champions Trophy matches are set to be played,” the official said. “What is the purpose of this trophy tour when no one really knows at which venues the tournament will be held and whether Pakistan and India will play against each other in the event?,” he wondered.”Strange having a trophy tour without the schedule being announced,” the former Pakistan keeper-batter, who was a member of the 1992 World Cup-winning squad, added.

In a related development, Pakistan’s Foreign Office has also cleared that no back-channel diplomacy is going on with India, following India’s refusal to send their cricket team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 as well.

“There is no back channel with India to specifically discuss the Champions Trophy and bilateral Cricket between Pakistan and India,” said Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, spokesperson of Foreign Office [as quoted by news agency PTI].”Pakistan has always said that sports should not be politicized,” she further added.