Pakistan has chosen the UAE as the neutral venue for India's matches in the 2025 Champions Trophy, which will including the clash Pakistan, likely on February 23rd. This decision follows an agreement between the ICC, PCB, and BCCI to hold India-Pakistan matches in global events at neutral venues until 2027, resolving the deadlock after India's refusal to travel to Pakistan.
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