The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year's Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals. India had refused to travel to tournament host Pakistan for the eight-team,

"The PCB has picked the UAE as a neutral venue for the Champions Trophy," PCB spokesperson Amir Mir said. The Pakistan vs India league match will be played on February 23, a Sunda

Champions Trophy in Pakistan will have two venues, with India playing all their games in the United Arab Emirates. The final is scheduled for Lahore. Only, if India qualify that game will also shift to the UAE.

India’s campaign kicks off on February 20 against Bangladesh in Dubai, followed by the much-anticipated clash with Pakistan on February 23, also likely in Dubai.

Dubai likely to host all India matches after Pakistan Cricket Board agrees to a hybrid model following India’s refusal to travel

The International Cricket Council has confirmed India will not play in Pakistan during the Champions Trophy next year.

India will play their Champions Trophy matches in the United Arab Emirates next year after hosts Pakistan selected the Gulf country as a neutral venue for their rivals, the Pakistan Cricket Board said.

India will play their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as Pakistan, the hosts, have chosen the country as the neutral venue for all of India’s matches in the tournament.

PCB's statement did not confirm where India's games would take place in the UAE, with Dubai considered the likeliest venue.