Shoaib Akhtar comes up with 'best revenge' for Pakistan vs India amid hosting issues
1 month, 1 week ago

Shoaib Akhtar comes up with 'best revenge' for Pakistan vs India amid hosting issues

India Today  

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has asked his national team to go to India and defeat them there amid Champions Trophy 2025 hosting controversy. The Pakistan Cricket Board have also reportedly put a condition that they also won’t travel to India for future ICC tournaments before accepting the hybrid model. Amid the ongoing controversy, Akhtar was happy with Pakistan’s stance on the matter and said that they should get higher revenue due to India’s reluctance. Shoaib Akhtar VC PTV sports official pic.twitter.com/6nZEthwHH3 — iffi Raza December 1, 2024 India and Pakistan don’t hold bilateral cricketing relations since 2012-13 when Pakistan came to India for a limited over series.

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Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at ICC Champions Trophy
Top News
3 days, 9 hours ago

Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at ICC Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

The previously out-of-favour opener aims to make his way back into the Pakistan white-ball side as the defending champions host their first ICC event in 29 years. Pakistan’s top-order batter, Fakhar Zaman, is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when his country hosts the ICC Champions Trophy in February and March. “I was not part of the …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to fly Saim Ayub to London to get him fit in time for tournament
5 days, 23 hours ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to fly Saim Ayub to London to get him fit in time for tournament

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to fly injured opening batter Saim Ayub to London in hopes of getting him fit in time for next month’s Champions Trophy. Ayub fractured his right ankle during the first day of the second test against South Africa at Cape Town on Friday and has been ruled out of competitive cricket for at least …

Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan Cricket Board chief hail Champions Trophy scheduling; Jay Shah ‘excited’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan Cricket Board chief hail Champions Trophy scheduling; Jay Shah ‘excited’

The Hindu  

Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday termed ICC’s decision to hold the Champions Trophy in a hybrid model as a “significant milestone” for the country. “Hosting the Champions Trophy is a significant milestone for Pakistan, highlighting our commitment to promoting cricket at the highest level and showcasing our capabilities as a premier …

India Vs Pakistan Date & Venue Officially Confirmed For ICC Champions Trophy 2025! Marquee Fixture To Be Played At...
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

India Vs Pakistan Date & Venue Officially Confirmed For ICC Champions Trophy 2025! Marquee Fixture To Be Played At...

ABP News  

India Vs Pakistan, a fixture that drags the maximum eyeballs around the globe, a fixture that signifies the importance of presence of heated rivalry in sports, a fixture. that has one BIG redemption pending for team India against Pakistan, as the 'Men in Blue' eye a revenge against the 'Men in Green' in the ICC Champions Trophy. The fixture marked …

PCB confirms UAE as neutral venue for India's Champions Trophy 2025 matches
2 weeks, 5 days ago

PCB confirms UAE as neutral venue for India's Champions Trophy 2025 matches

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board, on Monday, confirmed United Arab Emirates as the neutral venue to host all of India's matches during the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy, thus officially ending the standoff between PCB and BCCI. India will play their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in UAE India had earlier informed ICC that the Rohit Sharma-led side would not travel …

'Build stadium at border': Pakistan batter Shehzad suggests bizarre idea for IND-PAK matches, unhappy with ICC’s plan
3 weeks ago

'Build stadium at border': Pakistan batter Shehzad suggests bizarre idea for IND-PAK matches, unhappy with ICC’s plan

Hindustan Times  

Much to the relief of fans, the ICC recently came up with a solution to the Indian cricket team not willing to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy next year. Ahmed Shehzad had a bizarre idea for India vs Pakistan matches. Ahmed Shehzad's verdict on ICC's new hybrid model Weighing in on ICC’s solution, Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad …

Pakistan’s Javed Miandad lauds PCB on negotiations with ICC on hosting CT 2025, says ‘we have sent a clear message… ’
3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s Javed Miandad lauds PCB on negotiations with ICC on hosting CT 2025, says ‘we have sent a clear message… ’

Live Mint  

Amid the International Cricket Council ending the deadlock over hosting the Champions Trophy 2025, the long battle between the BCCI and the PCB regarding the hosting rights finally came to a close. Despite a compromise, the Pakistan Cricket Board did earn something of their own, as their teams are also slated to play their matches at neutral venues in tournaments …

‘Pakistan is not losing money’: Ex-player Aakash Chopra explains what ICC’s new hybrid model means for India
3 weeks ago

‘Pakistan is not losing money’: Ex-player Aakash Chopra explains what ICC’s new hybrid model means for India

Hindustan Times  

The ICC finally gave its much-awaited answer to fans by approving a hybrid model for next year’s Champions Trophy, which will be hosted by Pakistan. In the hybrid model, India will face Pakistan in a neutral venue in the tournament. The hybrid model also covers next year’s Women’s World Cup to be hosted in India and the men’s T20 World …

PCB missed the chance, India will never come to Pakistan now: Ahmed Shehzad
3 weeks, 1 day ago

PCB missed the chance, India will never come to Pakistan now: Ahmed Shehzad

India Today  

Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad feels Pakistan Cricket Board has missed the golden chance of hosting India by agreeing to the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India don't hold bilateral relations with Pakistan since 2012-13 "I did a podcast where I suggested the idea of building a stadium by the border. India last travelled to Pakistan to play …

Pakistan will not lose face or money with hybrid Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan will not lose face or money with hybrid Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes the Pakistan Cricket Board faces neither financial loss nor reputational damage from the International Cricket Council’s hybrid model decision for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In exchange, Pakistan is exempt from travelling to India for ICC tournaments until 2028, including the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. The ICC’s statement clarified: “India and Pakistan matches …

IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 Venue, Date Confirmed? All You Need To Know
3 weeks, 1 day ago

IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 Venue, Date Confirmed? All You Need To Know

ABP News  

IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 Venue, Date: With only two months remaining until 2025 Champions Trophy, ICC has yet to release the full tournament schedule. However, the governing body confirmed today that all events in the 2024-2027 cycle, including the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, will be played at neutral venues. ICC's latest announcement confirms that India will not …

India will play at a neutral site and not go to Pakistan for Champions Trophy cricket
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India will play at a neutral site and not go to Pakistan for Champions Trophy cricket

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — India will not play cricket in Pakistan during the Champions Trophy next year. Pakistan will also go to a neutral venue when India hosts the 2025 Women’s World Cup and co-hosts the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka. Both teams face each other regularly in ICC tournaments — Pakistan went to India last year for the …

India-Pakistan ICC matches hosted by either country to be played at neutral venues as Champions Trophy deadlock ends
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India-Pakistan ICC matches hosted by either country to be played at neutral venues as Champions Trophy deadlock ends

The Hindu  

The deadlock over the hosting of Champions Trophy finally ended on Thursday when the ICC announced that India will play their matches of the 50-over event at a neutral venue instead of host country Pakistan, which will have a similar arrangement for tournaments to be held in India till 2027. "The ICC Board has approved that all matches between India …

India won’t travel to Pakistan to play cricket in the next 3 years, ICC confirms
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India won’t travel to Pakistan to play cricket in the next 3 years, ICC confirms

Live Mint  

India will be playing their Champions Trophy 2025 matches at a neutral venue, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, the ICC stated that India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at any ICC event from 2024 to 2027 will be played at a neutral venue. Although neutral venue for India's matches are yet to be …

ICC confirms hybrid model for Champions Trophy, India vs Pakistan matches to be played at neutral venue in 2024-27 cycle
3 weeks, 1 day ago

ICC confirms hybrid model for Champions Trophy, India vs Pakistan matches to be played at neutral venue in 2024-27 cycle

Hindustan Times  

The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy in 2025 will be played in Pakistan and a neutral venue, the cricketing body announced on Thursday. A still from the Asia Cup held in 2023 The move applies to several upcoming marquee tournaments, including the 2025 Champions Trophy, the 2025 Women’s World Cup in India, and the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in India …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be held in hybrid model
3 weeks, 1 day ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be held in hybrid model

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council confirmed on December 19 that the 2025 Champions Trophy will be staged using a hybrid model or at a neutral venue. However, the ICC in a release has now said “India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue.” Political tensions between …

India and Pakistan won’t play at rivals’ venues; including Champions Trophy
3 weeks, 2 days ago

India and Pakistan won’t play at rivals’ venues; including Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

In response to India refusing to play in Pakistan, the world cricketing body announces ICC events hosted in either country to be played at neutral venues until 2027. India will play next year’s Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit Pakistan, hosts and archrivals, the International Cricket Council said following weeks of wrangling. “This will apply to …

India vs Pakistan Highlights U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup: IND thrash PAK in opening contest, win by 9 wickets
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India vs Pakistan Highlights U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup: IND thrash PAK in opening contest, win by 9 wickets

Hindustan Times  

India vs Pakistan Highlights U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024: The next generation of Asian cricket will be on display at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as the ACC Women’s U-19 Asia Cup begins fast on the heels of the men’s own U-19 tournament which concluded earlier this week. The tournament begins with an always high-profile match between …

BCCI-PCB hybrid model may get ICC nod on Saturday
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4 weeks ago

BCCI-PCB hybrid model may get ICC nod on Saturday

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: With 9 weeks to go for the 2025 Champions Trophy’s proposed February 19 start, the International Cricket Council is expected to finalise on Saturday that the tournament will be played in a hybrid model. The two boards have reached an understanding that in return for India’s Champions Trophy matches to be moved out of Pakistan to a neutral venue, …

Champions Trophy 2025: ICC, PCB and BCCI agree to hybrid model, Dubai to host India's games | Report
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4 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: ICC, PCB and BCCI agree to hybrid model, Dubai to host India's games | Report

India TV News  

In a major breakthrough, the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India reportedly agreed in principle to ICC's request for the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy 2025. According to a report from the PTI, both BCCI and PCB also agreed to a hybrid model for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India where …

Champions Trophy 2025: ICC approves hybrid model, Pakistan refuses to travel to India in 2026 - all you need to know
4 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: ICC approves hybrid model, Pakistan refuses to travel to India in 2026 - all you need to know

Live Mint  

Champions Trophy 2025: The International Cricket Council on December 13 approved the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy 2025, as both the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Pakistan Cricket Board agreed to host the matches in Pakistan and Dubai, India Today reported. Earlier, on December 4, the BCCI reportedly rejected Pakistan's ‘condition’ for ICC events hosted …

Champions Trophy 2025: ICC approves hybrid model, Pakistan refuses to travel to India in 2026 - all you need to know
4 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: ICC approves hybrid model, Pakistan refuses to travel to India in 2026 - all you need to know

Live Mint  

Champions Trophy 2025: The International Cricket Council on December 13 approved the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy 2025, as both the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Pakistan Cricket Board agreed to host the matches in Pakistan and Dubai, India Today reported. Earlier, on December 4, the BCCI reportedly rejected Pakistan's ‘condition’ for ICC events hosted …

Champions Trophy: ICC to finalise hybrid model with PCB chief on Saturday
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy: ICC to finalise hybrid model with PCB chief on Saturday

India Today  

The ICC top brass is likely to finalise the hybrid model modalities for the Champions Trophy during a virtual meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday, it has been learnt. The PCB had said that it was willing to accept the hybrid model only if the same arrangement will be made for all ICC events, awarded to …

ICC approves hybrid Champions Trophy model, Pakistan won't travel to India in 2026
4 weeks, 1 day ago

ICC approves hybrid Champions Trophy model, Pakistan won't travel to India in 2026

India Today  

The International Cricket Council has approved a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, with matches to be hosted in Pakistan and Dubai following an agreement between the PCB and BCCI. Additionally, both boards have reached a consensus on the 2026 T20 World Cup, deciding that Pakistan will not travel to India for the league-stage clash against India, which will …

Financial losses, lawsuits, international boycott: Why Pakistan can't even think of withdrawing from Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Financial losses, lawsuits, international boycott: Why Pakistan can't even think of withdrawing from Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

The chorus in the Pakistan cricket fraternity to boycott the Champions Trophy is on the rise after the deadlock in reaching a consensus regarding the tournament's hosts, but it may not be a road that the Pakistan Cricket Board would want to embark on. If it decides to withdraw from the ICC Champions Trophy, the PCB reportedly could face a …

Don't send team to India for any events: Shahid Afridi's message to PCB
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1 month ago

Don't send team to India for any events: Shahid Afridi's message to PCB

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to adopt a strong stance by boycotting cricket events in India, including ICC tournaments, unless India agrees to play in Pakistan. He called on the PCB to take decisive measures, particularly in response to India’s refusal to send its team to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled …

Champions Trophy 2025: ICC and PCB agree on hybrid model for tournament and events in India, says report
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1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: ICC and PCB agree on hybrid model for tournament and events in India, says report

Firstpost  

As per the latest agreement between ICC and PCB, India will play their Champions trophy 2025 matches in Dubai and Pakistan will not travel to India for ICC events till 2027, claims a report. As per the agreement between the International Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and the Pakistan Cricket Board, the Indian cricket team …

Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli and India are 'dying' to play in Pakistan, claims Shoaib Akhtar
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli and India are 'dying' to play in Pakistan, claims Shoaib Akhtar

Firstpost  

Shoaib Akhtar has claimed that Virat Kohli and Team India are ‘dying’ to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has made a bizarre claim, stating that Virat Kohli and his Indian team are “dying” to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. India have refused to travel to Pakistan for …

Shoaib Akhtar gives Babar Azam ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ultimatum, says ’won’t be considered…’
1 month ago

Shoaib Akhtar gives Babar Azam ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ultimatum, says ’won’t be considered…’

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Akhtar stated Babar Azam need to score at least three centuries in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy at home to secure his place in the national team in one-dayers. Ranked top in ODIs among batters ahead of the Indian trio of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, Babar needs to protect his place in the …

Hybrid model locked for ICC events involving BCCI and PCB as hosts to avoid Indo-Pak conflict l Report
1 month ago

Hybrid model locked for ICC events involving BCCI and PCB as hosts to avoid Indo-Pak conflict l Report

India TV News  

In a major development regarding the venue for the Men's Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board reportedly reached an agreement with the ICC over accepting a hybrid model for all the global tournaments in both India and Pakistan till 2027. According to a report from ESPNCricinfo, the PCB and ICC have reached an agreement for a hybrid model for …

Virat Kohli would be dying to play in Pakistan: Shoaib Akhtar makes bizarre claim
1 month ago

Virat Kohli would be dying to play in Pakistan: Shoaib Akhtar makes bizarre claim

India Today  

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has made a bizarre claim that star India batter Virat Kohli would be dying to play in Pakistan. Amid all the controversy, Shoaib Akhtar has made a strange claim that India is dying to play in Pakistan and even said that Virat Kohli would also be dying to play in Pakistan. "India is dying …

‘India, Virat Kohli dying to play in Pakistan’: Shoaib Akhtar's outlandish claim amidst Champions Trophy fiasco
1 month ago

‘India, Virat Kohli dying to play in Pakistan’: Shoaib Akhtar's outlandish claim amidst Champions Trophy fiasco

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar made an outlandish claim that India and Virat Kohli are dying to come to Pakistan and play cricket there, but the government is not allowing them. The BCCI's decision not to send the Indian team to Pakistan for next year's Champions Trophy has put the PCB in a tough spot. Shoaib Akhtar's bold claim about …

BCCI refuses PCB's demand for hybrid model in 2026 T20 World Cup, says no security threats in India: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

BCCI refuses PCB's demand for hybrid model in 2026 T20 World Cup, says no security threats in India: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Champions Trophy is facing a new roadblock as the BCCI has reportedly refused to accept the Pakistan Cricket Board’s demand of not playing their matches in India during the tournament. The PCB had previously agreed to a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy and turn, proposed that Pakistan would not play any matches in India during the 2026 T20 …

'Keep ego aside': Harbhajan Singh slams PCB for adamancy over hosting ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan
1 month, 1 week ago

'Keep ego aside': Harbhajan Singh slams PCB for adamancy over hosting ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan

India TV News  

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to keep its "ego aside" and "agree" to a hybrid model for the upcoming edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. Harbhajan, popularly known as "The Turbanator", mentioned that India cannot travel to Pakistan for the global event due to security reasons and therefore the PCB should stop being adamant …

'Keep ego aside and accept hybrid model': Harbhajan Singh's blunt message to PCB amid Champions Trophy impasse
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1 month, 1 week ago

'Keep ego aside and accept hybrid model': Harbhajan Singh's blunt message to PCB amid Champions Trophy impasse

Hindustan Times  

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh asked the Pakistan Cricket Board to keep their ego aside and accept the hybrid model for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The eight-team ICC tournament is currently slated to be played across Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Karachi from February 19 to March 9, however, the fate of the competition hangs in the balance after the Board …

‘India mein khelo aur wahi unhe maarke aao’, Shoaib Akhtar makes huge statement amidst ICC Champions Trophy chaos
1 month, 1 week ago

‘India mein khelo aur wahi unhe maarke aao’, Shoaib Akhtar makes huge statement amidst ICC Champions Trophy chaos

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar made a staggering claim that the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was pre-decided. Akhtar's comments come amidst the Champions Trophy chaos that has been going on for about a month following BCCI's denial to send the Indian team to Pakistan over security reasons for the mega event in February-March. "My belief has …

Champions Trophy 2025: 'Hybrid model had already been signed earlier', Pakistan pace legend makes sensational claim
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1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: 'Hybrid model had already been signed earlier', Pakistan pace legend makes sensational claim

Firstpost  

While the PCB had initially been adamant about the entire Champions Trophy taking place in Pakistan in the months of February and March next year, it reportedly accepted the hybrid model over the weekend following the ICC’s emergency board meeting. Amid the dispute between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India regarding the venue …

'Hybrid model was already signed earlier': Akhtar's big claim after PCB gives in to BCCI, ICC's Champions Trophy demand
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1 month, 1 week ago

'Hybrid model was already signed earlier': Akhtar's big claim after PCB gives in to BCCI, ICC's Champions Trophy demand

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar made a staggering claim saying that the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy was already decided, just hours after Pakistan Cricket Board gave in to BCCI and ICC's demand. Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar had his say on the hybrid model for Champions Trophy The proposal for a hybrid model was put forward after BCCI …

'Enough is enough...': BCCI called out for 'double standard' as PCB all but accepts hybrid model for Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

'Enough is enough...': BCCI called out for 'double standard' as PCB all but accepts hybrid model for Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

The Champions Trophy stand-off continues between India and Pakistan. Amid the uncertain future of the tournament, former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal said that ICC shouldn't schedule matches between India and Pakistan until these two teams start playing bilateral cricket. Kamran Akmal also stated that if the hybrid model is accepted for the Champions Trophy, then ICC should follow the same …

PCB agrees to hybrid model for Champions Trophy: What threat did Pakistan face? What did they demand from ICC in return?
1 month, 1 week ago

PCB agrees to hybrid model for Champions Trophy: What threat did Pakistan face? What did they demand from ICC in return?

Hindustan Times  

Putting an end to months of back-and-forth and anticipation over the ICC Champions Trophy and its venues, the Pakistan Cricket Board has finally agreed to the hybrid model, under which India will play their matches in Dubai while the rest of the games will be played in Pakistan. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam, right, and India's captain Rohit Sharma walk into …

PCB all but gives in to 'hybrid model' for Champions Trophy: 'Whichever formula we go for...'
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1 month, 1 week ago

PCB all but gives in to 'hybrid model' for Champions Trophy: 'Whichever formula we go for...'

Hindustan Times  

With each passing minute, it seems that the Pakistan Cricket Board is giving in to the 'hybrid model' formula for the Champions Trophy. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, while speaking to the reporters in Dubai, almost confirmed that the Champions Trophy will be played in a hybrid model. Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, If …

Champions Trophy: PCB closer to agreeing ‘hybrid model’ in back-channel talks
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1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: PCB closer to agreeing ‘hybrid model’ in back-channel talks

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Pakistan Cricket Board softened its stand, agreeing to discuss a hybrid model to host next year’s ICC Champions Trophy, during back-channel talks in Dubai on Saturday. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with the influential United Arab Emirates Cricket Board general secretary Mubashir Usmani, raising hopes that UAE could be the neutral venue to stage India matches to end …

'Cricket should win, that's most important': PCB Chief hints at hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

'Cricket should win, that's most important': PCB Chief hints at hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly agreed to the hybrid model in hosting the Champions Trophy 2025 after the ICC's virtual meeting on Saturday. After India refused to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns, the PCB threatened to boycott the entire tournament if ICC pushed for the hybrid model. There is no official update from the PCB or ICC …

Pakistan blinks, PCB source says will accept hybrid model if same policy followed for ICC events in India
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan blinks, PCB source says will accept hybrid model if same policy followed for ICC events in India

Deccan Chronicle  

Karachi: Backing down from its boycott threat, the Pakistan Cricket Board has told the ICC that it is willing to accept the 'Hybrid' model for hosting next year's Champions Trophy provided the world body allows the same arrangement for events to be held in India till 2031. “The current situation is that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that it …

‘India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy’: MEA spokesperson Jaiswal
1 month, 1 week ago

‘India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy’: MEA spokesperson Jaiswal

The Hindu  

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday announced that the Indian cricket team is unlikely to travel for the Champions Trophy scheduled in Pakistan next year. Back channel talks were on to convince Pakistan to agree to the hybrid model, in which India would play their matches in the UAE. Pakistan agreed to host last year’s Asia Cup …

Mohsin Naqvi keeps door open for hybrid Champions Trophy: Ready for a win-win call
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Mohsin Naqvi keeps door open for hybrid Champions Trophy: Ready for a win-win call

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has hinted at a potential resolution to the ongoing discussions surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 hosting arrangements. Speaking in an interview, Naqvi revealed that the PCB is prepared to make a decision to ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament, suggesting that the hybrid model is under active consideration, though still in its …

ICC issues ultimatum to Pakistan over 'Hybrid' model for 2025 Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

ICC issues ultimatum to Pakistan over 'Hybrid' model for 2025 Champions Trophy

New Indian Express  

The International Cricket Council has issued an ultimatum to the Pakistan Cricket Board urging them to accept the proposed 'Hybrid' model for the 2025 Champions Trophy or risk being ousted from the tournament. The ICC hosted a meeting on Friday where the 'Hybrid' model was proposed and to discuss the issue to come to a conclusive solution. The ultimatum comes …

Champions Trophy: PCB wants long-term solution as chances of hybrid model increase
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: PCB wants long-term solution as chances of hybrid model increase

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Amid the ongoing impasse on the 2025 Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi spoke to a few reporters after an U19 Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Saturday. The International Cricket Board executive board met briefly on Friday to finalise the schedule of the Champions Trophy with Naqvi attending the meeting in person. …

ICC issues ultimatum to PCB to accept hybrid model for Champions Trophy: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

ICC issues ultimatum to PCB to accept hybrid model for Champions Trophy: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly been urged by the International Cricket Council to either accept the 'Hybrid' model of hosting for next year's Champions Trophy or be prepared to be ousted from the event. It is understood that most of the ICC board members were sympathetic towards Pakistan's situation, but PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi was, nonetheless, advised to accept …

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