FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Group B - Australia v Afghanistan - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan - February 28, 2025 Australia's Nathan Ellis celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib REUTERS/Asim Tanveer/File Photo
(Reuters) - The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.
Political tensions between the neighbours mean India have not played a cricket match in Pakistan since 2008 and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) were not inclined to change the policy for the Champions Trophy, citing government advice over security issues.
