PCB agrees to Champions Trophy 2025 hybrid model: Indian media
MNP – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly open to adopting a hybrid model for hosting the Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian media has claimed.
This decision comes after India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns, with media reports indicating that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has been pushing Pakistan for hosting through the hybrid model.
While no official announcement has been made by either the ICC or PCB, the report suggests that India would play their matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). However, the PCB has outlined three conditions for agreeing to this arrangement:
In future ICC events hosted by India, Pakistan’s matches must be held at neutral venues.
Matches involving the Indian cricket team, including group stage fixtures, the semi-final, and the final (if India qualifies), must be played in Dubai.
If India fails to advance beyond the group stage, Lahore will host the semi-final and final.
