Hybrid model locked for ICC events involving BCCI and PCB as hosts to avoid Indo-Pak conflict l Report
India TV NewsIn 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 next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan, given that all ICC tournaments in India will be implemented under the same model - India vs Pakistan future games will take place at a neutral venue. In last week's virtual meeting, the PCB had agreed to a hybrid model but with the condition - that Pakistan will play their ICC matches in India on a neutral venue. The above report also adds that India will play their Champions Trophy 2025 games at a neutral venue, most probable in the UAE or Sri Lanka.