Afridi maintained that hosting India would not only bolster cricketing ties but also provide Pakistani fans a rare chance to witness Virat Kohli in action.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is optimistic that it will be able to host Champions Trophy next year

The Champions Trophy, which will be held in February-March 2025, is not on the agenda but newly-elected PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that he wants to speak with his BCCI counterpart Jay Shah as well as ICC bigwigs on the sidelines, seeking some kind of assurance.