Here's why Pakistan representatives were absent from the closing ceremony. Find out the reason behind their unexpected absence.

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During the final post-match presentation of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, officials of host nation Pakistan were missing from the stage and the trophy was presented to India by ICC chair Jay Shah and the BCCI president presented the white jackets to the winning side.

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,

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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

PCB CEO Sumair Ahmed was said to be present at the venue but was not invited to the closing ceremony of the global ICC event which was hosted by them.