Hosts Pakistsn had no representation at the prize distribution ceremony podium of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. Sources in Pakistan Cricket Board told Telecom Asia Sport (www.telecomasia.net) that PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi did not travel to Dubai due to his official commitment as interior minister of the country.

Members of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to abandon the presentation ceremony in the Champions Trophy final in 2025. Former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar raised questions about the same on his social media handle.

Pakistan is hosting their first major cricket event in almost three decades, but a compromise of the Champions Trophy has meant that the final will be played in Dubai.

India became the first team to qualify for the final of the ongoing tournament after their four-wicket win against Australia in first semi-final on March 4 in Dubai. The Men in Blue restricted Australia to 264 runs in the first innings. Virat Kohli then guided the chase with an 84-run knock off 98 balls.

The pitch for the Champions Trophy 2025 final will be the same one that was used for the fixture between India and Pakistan.

India and New Zealand are set to face off in IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 final on Sunday (March 9) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Team India enters the summit clash with an unbeaten record in the tournament,

India will be the clear favorite going into the competition, but by a narrow margin. The Indian squad has been outstanding while chasing at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.