At this point, it is unlikely that India will visit the country for the mega event. While talks are on to see how the tournament can be held smoothly. Malik has urged Team India to make a visit to their neighbouring country, saying 'we are good people'. Malik told Cricket Pakistan, "Whatever reservations there are between the countries, that's a separate issue and should be solved separately. Politics shouldn't come into sports. The Pakistan team went to India last year, and now it's a good opportunity for the Indian team too. I think there are many players in the Indian team who haven't played in Pakistan, so it would be great for them. Hum bahut acche log hai (we are good people). We're very hospitable people, so I'm sure the Indian team should definitely come."  As per a report in PTI, the topic of Champions Trophy's schedule and format didn't even come up in the International Cricket Council (ICC)'s recently-held annual conference. It further stated that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have left it to the ICC to convince Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send their team to Pakistan for the showpiece event. Last year, Pakistan visited India -- after much drama and chaos -- for the ODI World Cup. It will be interesting to see if India does the same this time around. Notably, the 2023 Asia Cup was held in hybrid model after India refused to go to Pakistan, i.e. the original host. Thus, team India's games were held in Sri Lanka. According to the draft schedule, PCB have scheduled all of India's games in Lahore along with the semifinal and final of the 2025 Champions Trophy. Both India and Pakistan are in Group 1 along with Bangladesh and New Zealand whereas Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan and England are in Group 2.