Addressing concerns about the lack of Pakistani representation on stage, the ICC emphasized that only top officials of the host nation, such as the president, vice president, chairman, or CEO of the cricket board,

A controversy has emerged over the absence of a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) representative at the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony in Dubai. While initial reactions suggested a snub,

PCB protests ICC for ignoring CEO at Champions Trophy closing ceremony; India wins title clash against New Zealand.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi was originally meant to be part of the presentation after the final, but the host board said he was unwell and unable to travel to Dubai

ICC has come up with an explanation on why there were no Pakistan Cricket Board's officials during Champions Trophy final presentation ceremony

India clinched the ICC in an exiciting final game against New Zealand, but an sudden controversy arose as no representatives from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) were present during the final game and post-match presentation ceremony despite Pakistan being the official host nation for the tournament.

Shoaib Akhar, who is very vocal about his views and opinions, was flabbergasted seeing no PCB representative at the presentation ceremony.