Team India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 over New Zealand. Both teams demonstrated resilience and grit as they put everything on the line to win the coveted championship. However, controversy erupted after the game when the PCB expressed concern about the lack of Pakistani representation at the tournament, which was hosted by PAK. They took issue with it and filed a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council.CT Presentation Drama Escalates! PCB Complains, But ICC SilentThe Champions Trophy Presentation Ceremony featured ICC Chairperson Jay Shah, BCCI President Roger Binny, Secretary Devajit Saikia, and NZC CEO Roger Twose on stage. Notably, Saikia and Binny serve on the ICC Board as the BCCI Director and Alternate Director, respectively. However, the absence of a Pakistani representative fueled a stir, as Sumair Ahmed, PCB's COO and CT's tournament director, was absent during the ceremony. The Pakistan Cricket Board was disappointed with the snub and demanded a formal response."We have filed a formal complaint with the ICC as what happened is unacceptable to us," a PCB official said while speaking to PTI.Mohammed Shami receives the white coat from BCCI President Roger Binny during the presentation ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy after their win against New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Image: AP PhotoAmid the dispute, an ICC source stated that the council would not provide any formal clarification, citing basic regulations as the rationale that left them with no other option."If the PCB mandarins look up, even ICC CEO Geoff Allardice wasn't present on stage. The reason is protocol. Sumair Ahmed is an employee of the PCB and not an office-bearer. Also please check when has a tournament director been on stage for presentation? We can give an example. ICC's new head of operations and communications Gaurav Saxena was once Tournament Director for Asia Cup in Dubai. Was he on stage for final presentation," a source from the ICC said, as per multiple reports.Also Read: 'He Didn’t Get A Single Man Of The Match': Mohammad Kaif Calls Out Injustice To Shreyas Iyer Following Champions Trophy 2025PCB Adamant For A ResponseHowever, the Pakistan Cricket Board isn't content with what the ICC source has expressed and believes their reason is illogical. They are also demanding a formal apology for the scenario. If not given, they would be pushing the matter ahead to the Board of Governors."The reasons being given for not having our COO and tournament director on stage for the final presentation make no sense to us. We are waiting for a formal clarification/apology. We are appalled by this blatant disregard for Pakistan's role as the host nation."Giving explanations that ICC only invites CEOs, chairmen, vice-chairmen or secretaries for the ceremony is illogical. We want a full public clarification and an assurance that such biased and unjust treatment will not happen again or we will push this matter to the Board of Governors," the PCB official expressed.Even though the Champions Trophy is in the rearview mirror, the situation remains heated, and it is yet to be seen what happens next.Also Read: Rishabh Pant Joins Sister's Wedding Festivities Right After Team India's Champions Trophy Win, Video Goes Viral | WATCH