The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has officially confirmed its participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy, to be hosted by Pakistan.

This announcement was made during the International Cricket Council's (ICC) annual meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. ACB Chairman Waiz Ashraf and CEO Naseeb Khan conveyed their decision in a meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
During the discussions, ACB officials assured their full commitment to sending the Afghan team to Pakistan for the prestigious tournament, dismissing recent rumours on social media about potential security concerns.
"Our team will indeed travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025," they emphasized, refuting false reports that compared Afghanistan’s stance to India's security concerns regarding participation.