Former Pakistan team cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, while giving his reaction on India playing in the Champions Trophy 2025, said, “It all depends on the governments, it has nothing to do with BCI. Virat Kohli wants to play in Pakistan for the first time. Pakistan also wants to see Virat playing in their country. Imagine, if he scores a century in Pakistan, it will be a special moment in his career. Pakistan has always had the tag that it cannot host big tournaments. If this Champions Trophy happens, it will open the way for bigger events.”

Virat has a very strong fan following in Pakistan.

Team India's star cricketer Virat Kohli has a very good fan following all over the world. Let us tell you that Virat Kohli is very much liked in Pakistan also. The dream of fans of Pakistan cricket team is that Virat Kohli should come and play in Pakistan once. However, as of now there does not seem to be any possibility of Team India going to Pakistan.