The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India's games at next year's Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals.

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan will ease its visa policy for cricket fans across the globe during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, announced Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday.Addressing

The International Cricket Council has confirmed India will not play in Pakistan during the Champions Trophy next year.

Bitter rivals Pakistan and India will square off in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on February 23 as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the schedule on Tuesday.

India will play their Champions Trophy matches in the United Arab Emirates next year after hosts Pakistan selected the Gulf country as a neutral venue for their rivals, the Pakistan Cricket Board said.

Pakistan will take on arch-rival India in the marquee group game of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai on Feb. 23 after the ICC finally announced the schedule for the tournament.

England are Australia's first Champions Trophy opponents in Pakistan in February but Pat Cummins' team could end up playing the final in Dubai.

India will participate in the Disabled Cricket Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place from January 12 to 21 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. India's marquee clash against Pakistan is on January 12.