PCB moves from rejection to acceptance of hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025
In the recent ICC board meeting held On November 29, the International cricket Council (ICC) officially submitted a major proposal to the Pakistan cricket Board (PCB) regarding the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. So let's take a look at the circuit board that accepts a hybrid model.
The ICC has put forward a “hybrid model” for hosting the tournament, which requires a major decision from the PCB. Should Pakistan decide for it Accepting this model would allow India to play its matches in the United Arab Emirates, citing ongoing security concerns surrounding Indian teams' travel to Pakistan. Now everyone else Matches from The tournament would take place within Pakistan itself.
This proposed hybrid model has received some level of support from several ICC board members who believe it could facilitate the smooth conduct of the tournament amid regional tensions. However, in an earlier statement, the PCB had strongly rejected this concept and advocated exclusivity Hosting the tournament within Pakistan.
PCB changes attitude: Conditional adoption of the hybrid model
Despite it, the reports Recent developments suggest a shift in the PCB’s position. According to PTI reports on Sunday, the PCB has conditionally accepted the hybrid model proposal for 2025 Champions trophy. It is important that the final decision on this model is still pending under advice.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed that any agreement reached must contain equitable terms, particularly the extension of a similar hosting agreement for future international tournaments scheduled until 2031.
On Sunday, a PCB expert told PTI: “The current situation is that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that he will accept hosting the Champions Trophy in a hybrid model only if the board agrees that in future all ICC events will be run on the same system and not Pakistan India will travel to play matches.”,, quoted by The Economic Times.
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Additionally, the PCB wants to receive a larger share of the money earned by the ICC as it seeks a better financial arrangement regarding hosting responsibilities. They discuss the possibility of India-Pakistan Games to be held in Dubai if hybrid model is adopted. The Champions Trophy is expected take place from February to March 2025, with Pakistan as the main host. This event will be a great opportunity for Pakistan to showcase its cricketing skills to a global audience.
