Veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik has invited the Indian cricket team to the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, stressing that politics should stay out of sports and bilateral issues should be resolved separately. Malik highlighted the Pakistan team’s visit to India last year and emphasized Pakistan’s hospitality. Despite his welcoming stance, reports suggest India’s reluctance to travel to Pakistan due to political tensions. The BCCI may seek alternative venues like Sri Lanka or Dubai. India-Pakistan bilateral series have been on hiatus since the 2008 Asia Cup.