New Delhi, March 10 -- The absence of Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) at the final presentation ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, drew another fresh controversy on Sunday in Dubai. Pakistan was the host of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 but India played all their matches in Dubai after the BCCI's refusal to send its team across border due to security reasons. As a result, the final took place in Dubai with Indian triumphant by four wickets against New Zealand in the final.

Usually, in any ICC tournament final, the representatives of the hosting board are a part of the dignitaries called on the podium to give away the awards. Surprisingly, none of the PCB officials were present during the final presentation ceremony at the Dubai In...