The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that India will comply with the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) uniform guidelines for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addressed reports suggesting that India had objections to including Pakistan’s name on their kits, stating that such claims were inaccurate.
Saikia emphasised that the BCCI will strictly adhere to the ICC’s rules, which mandate all participating teams to feature the tournament’s logo, including the names of the host nation.
“BCCI will follow every uniform-related ICC rule during the Champions Trophy,” Saikia said, as quoted by news agency PTI. “Whatever the other teams will do regarding the logo and dress code, we are going to follow in true letter and spirit.”
The ICC’s dress code regulations require the inclusion of the official tournament logo and, in this case, the name of Pakistan as the host nation for the 2025 event.
Regarding the participation of Indian captain Rohit Sharma in the opening ceremony in Pakistan, Saikia added that no decision had yet been made about his travel for the event.
“Whether Rohit Sharma will travel to Pakistan for ICC media engagements is still undecided,” he revealed.
However, India’s matches will be played in Dubai, UAE. The hybrid model, allowing India to play in a neutral venue, was approved by the ICC.
The confirmation from BCCI comes amidst ongoing discussions about India’s involvement in the Champions Trophy 2025, with logistics and security being key considerations for the team.
