The ICC has given Pakistan a deadline to host the Champions Trophy in 2025, failing which PCB may forfeit its right to host the tournament.
Regarding hosting the Champions Trophy in 2025, tensions between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) are rising. The PCB was given a firm warning at the ICC Executive Board meeting in Dubai on Friday: the tournament will not take place with Pakistan if it rejects the hybrid model.
The hybrid model suggests that India’s matches be played in the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan’s games be played on their home fields. Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB chief, has rejected it, though. During the meeting, Naqvi attempted to explain Pakistan’s stance, but India’s security concerns prevented an agreement.
For security reasons, the Indian government has made it clear that the team will not be visiting Pakistan. According to the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, the BCCI’s stance is entirely warranted. Although the majority of the ICC members in attendance are aware of the circumstances in Pakistan, they asserted that the hybrid model is the only way to resolve this crisis.
No money will be made from the broadcast rights if India is eliminated from the tournament,” an ICC source told news agency PTI. The PCB must realize that the tournament will be much less significant without India. The competition may be moved outside of Pakistan if the PCB rejects this model.
The UAE is at the top of the list of possible host nations. However, if this occurs, the PCB will lose $6 million in revenue from ticket sales and hosting fees. Its yearly income might also drop by $35 million.
There are also rumors that the PCB might decide not to play in the Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in India in 2025, following the ICC meeting. But the PCB might also have to pay a price for this action.
All eyes are now on Saturday’s ICC meeting, where a definitive resolution to this conflict is anticipated. Given the hectic schedules of all the nations, the tournament is scheduled to take place between February 19 and March 9. This indicates that there is no room for change.