CT 2025: India to play all matches in Dubai
The Statesman Bhubaneswar|December 25, 2024
India-Pakistan match to take place on 23 February; final on 9 March
TRIDIB BAPARNASH

Four days after confirming that estranged neighbours India and Pakistan will not play in each other's territories at least till 2027, the International Cricket Council on Tuesday unveiled the official schedule of the Champions Trophy 2025 that runs from 19 February to 9 March with Pakistan hosting their first global cricket tournament since 1996, alongside the UAE which was confirmed as the neutral venue for matches involving India.

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