Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi has urged India to set aside political tensions and participate in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. He highlighted the mutual respect and love exchanged during previous tours, specifically noting that Virat Kohli would be overwhelmed by the admiration he’d receive from Pakistani fans. Afridi also praised Shubman Gill as a potential successor to cricket legends and emphasized the need for longer tenures for Pakistan Cricket Board chairmen to ensure stability and merit-based results in the team.