Pakistan Agrees To Hybrid Model To Host Champions Trophy 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has proposed a significant proposal. Unless a hybrid model is implemented, it will not send its team to India for ICC events until 2031. This model would see Pakistan’s matches against India played at neutral venues, with Dubai suggested for the 2029 Champions Trophy. This proposal is part of ongoing discussions with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and reflects PCB’s concerns about financial and logistical challenges.

The PCB also demands a larger share of the ICC’s annual revenue. Joint hosting rights for the 2026 T20 World Cup and the 2031 World Cup with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh could mean that Pakistan’s matches may be held in these countries instead of India, further emphasizing the PCB’s push for a hybrid model.

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According to Indian media sources, Pakistan has agreed to the hybrid model for the upcoming Champions Trophy. At the same time, we are outlining specific conditions for participating in future International Cricket Council (ICC) events.

The ongoing discussions between the ICC and India and Pakistan cricket boards still need to be solved. No official statements from the PCB, BCCI, or ICC regarding the tournament’s fate exist. A recent virtual ICC board meeting concluded without finalizing the venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Before the meeting, the PCB reiterated its decision to reject the hybrid hosting model, asserting that Pakistan would not share hosting rights. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that any hosting arrangement must be based on equality, ensuring Pakistan’s respect and avoiding a one-sided agreement.

PCB Agrees to Hybrid Model for Champions Trophy 2025

On the deadline day for ICC decisions, the PCB agreed to the Hybrid Model for the Champions Trophy 2025. which allows India matches to be played at neutral venues. Despite India’s firm stance on not traveling to Pakistan, the PCB compromised on hosting the entire tournament domestically. Reports indicate that the PCB has set three conditions for accepting the Hybrid Model, presenting these demands to the ICC to resolve the ongoing issue.

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India Matches in Dubai

Under the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy In Dubai, all matches involving the Indian cricket team, including group stage matches, semi-finals, and the final (if they qualify). This arrangement ensures India’s participation while addressing security and political concerns. The PCB has proposed that Pakistan will host the remaining semi-final and final matches in Lahore if India does not advance beyond the group stage.

Initially, the tournament was to be held in Pakistan, but this new scenario means Pakistan will only host the final if India is eliminated early. This compromise aims to balance the interests of both countries while maintaining the tournament’s integrity.

Semi-Finals and Final in Pakistan if India fail to Qualify

If India still needs to progress beyond the group stage in the Champions Trophy, then PCB has proposed that Pakistan host the remaining semi-final and final matches in Lahore. Initially, the entire tournament was planned to take place in Pakistan. However, under the current arrangement, only if India is eliminated early will Pakistan get to host the tournament’s final. This ensures that Pakistan still has a significant role in the hosting despite the logistical challenges posed by India’s participation.

Neutral Venues for Pakistan in Future ICC Events

The Pakistan Cricket Board has proposed a reciprocal arrangement for future ICC events. Whereby Pakistan matches will be held at neutral venues if India is the host. This arrangement applies to ACC and ICC tournaments in India until 2031. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was seen in Dubai during the India U19 vs. Pakistan U19 match in the U19 Asia Cup.

The PCB officials engaged in discussions with UAE cricket chief Mubashir Usmani regarding the hybrid model, and now it appears likely that they will proceed with this arrangement. This move ensures that Pakistan’s concerns are addressed while maintaining fairness in international cricket events.