At present, all eyes are on Champions Trophy 2025. The command of the tournament is in the hands of Pakistan, which will be played in February and March. But ICC has not yet announced the schedule of the tournament. The biggest reason behind this is the ongoing dispute between India and Pakistan. Actually, Team India does not want to go to Pakistan for this tournament and is ready for the hybrid model. But PCB wants to organize the entire tournament in its own country. In such a situation, ICC has organized a meeting of all the boards on 29th November, so that the final decision regarding this tournament can be taken. But this meeting has been postponed. Meanwhile, a big news has come out from this meeting.
Pakistan stood alone in the Champions Trophy
It was a virtual meeting, which could last only for 10 to 15 minutes, after which the meeting was adjourned till 30th November i.e. tomorrow. According to reports, the hybrid model was discussed in the meeting, in which Pakistan was left alone. This means that all the cricket boards playing in the Champions Trophy are with India and they are ready to play the tournament on the hybrid model. But Pakistan is still adamant on its insistence. He wants the entire tournament to be held in Pakistan only.
All countries agreed on hybrid model
Let us tell you that Pakistan Cricket Board is currently standing alone regarding Champions Trophy 2025. In such a situation, Pakistan is now in danger of losing the hosting rights. If the Pakistan Cricket Board remains adamant on its insistence even in this meeting, it may suffer huge financial loss. Hopefully a solution will be found in the next 24-48 hours and then the schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will also be announced, as there are less than 3 months left for the tournament.
Hybrid models have been used before also
Relations between India and Pakistan have not been good for a long time, due to which the Indian team does not tour this country. Matches are played between India and Pakistan only during ICC tournaments and Asia Cup. Earlier, Pakistan had also got the right to host Asia Cup 2023. But still the Indian team did not tour Pakistan. The tournament was organized in a hybrid model. Then Team India played all its matches in Sri Lanka and the final was also held here. That means the same formula can be tried once again.