After resolving all issues between Pakistan and India, the ICC will unveil the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule on Monday, ensuring a smooth tournament execution.
Negotiations concerning the conditions for the Champions Trophy are concluding. Earlier, reports confirmed that the ICC had endorsed a hybrid model for the tournament, highlighting the progress in event planning. The upcoming announcement on Monday will provide details on the timeline and structure of the Champions Trophy 2025, marking a significant advancement for international cricket.
On December 18, the PCB Board of Governors will meet to discuss key topics such as the ICC Champions Trophy. Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will cover PSL Season 10 and the 2025 cricket season. The agenda includes reviewing the Pakistan team’s performance and stadium upgrade updates.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended Chairman Naqvi for his principled position on the Champions Trophy. In their meeting, Naqvi assured the Prime Minister of the PCB’s preparedness to host the tournament, effectively representing the interests of 240 million Pakistanis at the ICC.
In a significant development, the ICC and the PCB have agreed on a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy and other global tournaments through 2027. This model will allow Pakistan and India to host their matches at ICC events in the other country at a neutral venue. This agreement emerged from discussions between ICC Chief Jay Shah and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Dubai.
This hybrid model forms a key part of a wider strategy incorporating three significant ICC events scheduled from 2024 to 2027, taking place in Pakistan and India: the Champions Trophy in Pakistan (February 2025), the Women’s ODI World Cup in India (2025), and the Men’s T20 World Cup jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka (2026).
