The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selected the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the neutral venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

According to a PCB spokesperson, the national cricket board officially informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) about this decision. Consequently, the Pakistan-India match in the Champions Trophy will also be played in the UAE.

The spokesperson clarified that the final decision on the neutral venue was to be made by the host nation, Pakistan.

The venue's selection followed a meeting between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and UAE Cricket Board Chairman Sheikh Al Nahyan.

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Earlier, it was reported that PCB chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi invited United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cricket Board Chairman Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan to visit Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

According to details, the UAE cricket chief called on Naqvi in Ghotki. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and promoting cricket in both nations.

Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan extended his best wishes to Pakistan for the successful organisation of the tournament.

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