Former Pakistan cricketer Moin Khan has advised Pakistan cricket team to not be friendly against India in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

His comments were made just weeks before the highly anticipated Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and India, set to take place on February 23 in Dubai.

In what could be labelled as a major setback for Pakistan, reports suggest that there will be no Opening Ceremony or Captain's Photoshoot ahead of CT 2025.

Moin, who featured in many battles with India on the field, said he was not against having respect for opposition players but being overly friendly with them could result in losing respect.

The BCCI will not have to worry about sending Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma to Pakistan as the PCB has reportedly decided to cancel the captains’ event and official photoshoot for Champions Trophy 2025 due to logistical challenges.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will skip the traditional captains' meet and photoshoot due to logistical issues. With matches spread across four venues in two countries, teams will arrive just before the competition.

India will be playing their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai as part of a hybrid model deal between the ICC, PCB and BCCI and if they qualify for the final, then the title clash would also be held in the UAE city on March 9.

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