The fate of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is uncertain as incomplete stadiums and security concerns in Pakistan raise the possibility of relocating the tournament to the UAE.

With Pakistan opener Saim Ayub being virtually ruled out of the 2025 Champions Trophy, out-of-favour batter Fakhar Zaman is reportedly being considered as replacement. The form of Abdullah Shafique is also a concern for the Men in Green.

Pakistan is reportedly close to announcing their Champions Trophy 2025 squad with PCB nearly deciding on all the names.

West Indies hammered Pakistan by 120 runs in the second Test to post their first win in the nation after a gap of 34 years.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has all but ruled out Saim Ayub from contention for the Champions Trophy 2025 due to fitness concerns. As discussions over the final lineup intensify, the national selectors are expected to announce the squad following the conclusion of the second Pakistan-West Indies Test in Multan.

Naqvi addressed the media, stating that no risks would be taken with Saim's long-term career. He emphasized that the young talent's recovery would be closely monitored.

The Champions Trophy is back after a gap of eight years. And it returns to a location that has not held a major ICC event this century. Pakistan is getting ready to host its first significant multi-team tournament since the 1996 World Cup.