Pakistan has begun reaching out to the cricket boards participating in the ICC Champions Trophy as part of its efforts to host the 2025 tournament without India taking part.

Following India’s withdrawal from the event, the ICC is considering conducting a vote among member boards. In light of this, Pakistan is preparing to secure support for a favorable outcome.

So far, six teams are scheduled to participate in the Champions Trophy have visited Pakistan, while India last toured the country for the Asia Cup in 2008.

The Pakistani government is also planning to engage with the governments of other nations to bolster its hosting bid.

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The International Cricket Council informed the PCB last week that India would not tour Pakistan for the eight-team tournament, leaving the fate of the event hanging in the balance.

Pakistan had previously rejected the option of a hybrid arrangement that would allow India to play their matches at neutral venues, for example in the United Arab Emirates.

“The PCB has responded to last week’s ICC letter seeking clarifications for the Indian Board’s decision not to travel to Pakistan for next year’s Champions Trophy,” Sami-Ul-Hasan told AFP.