India to play Champions Trophy games in Dubai after refusal to visit Pakistan

India declined to send team to host nation Pakistan
Final to move from Lahore to Dubai if India qualify

India’s matches at the 2025 Champions Trophy will be held in Dubai, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Tuesday.

Pakistan, the tournament hosts, selected the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue for India’s fixtures with the team not able to play matches in Pakistan because of political tensions.

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