India and Pakistan have had their ups and downs in the past, and they are considered to be rivals by many. Despite of the social and political tensions, there have been glimpses of respect and appreciation for each other in various fields such as art, culture, literature, and sports. Cricket, especially, has always been a unifying factor between people from both countries, evoking fierce passions on either side. Indian Presence in Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan is hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and though the Indian cricket team is playing all their matches at Dubai, some Indian technicians and professionals have visited Pakistan for the eight-team marquee event. There have been interactions between professionals from the two countries, reflecting that cricket is continuing to build connections above political differences. One of the biggest attractions of this event is Indian sports journalist Vikrant Gupta's visit to Pakistan. This is his first visit to the neighbor country in 19 years. Vikrant Gupta is a well-established name in the world of sports media, and he has never hesitated to speak on matters of cricket both in India and Pakistan. Cricket enthusiasts have taken his visit to Pakistan as a good gesture. Also Read | IPL 2025: MS Dhoni Tweaks Bat Weight for Better Game Vikrant Gupta's Viral Video on Pakistan's Hospitality Vikrant Gupta has reached Lahore and is providing live coverage of the Champions Trophy from there. It will be interesting to see how fans from both sides react.#ChampionsTrophyOnJioStar https://t.co/bhlFf4BlNn pic.twitter.com/FThVCPvLcJ — Bemba Nation (@BembaNation) February 25, 2025 Vikrant Gupta's video in Pakistan has gone viral, where he is discussing the food and hospitality of the country. He is also dining with Pakistani journalists, having conversations on cricket and respect for each other. Although he had earlier drawn criticism in Pakistan for his uncompromising views on cricket issues, he has been warmly received on his visit. His visit is at a time when security issues have been raised after a fan came onto the field to hug New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra during the Bangladesh vs New Zealand match. Despite these issues, Vikrant Gupta's visit is being interpreted as a move towards improved cricketing relations between the two countries.