Emergency ICC meeting called to discuss Champions Trophy, hybrid model likely: Sources
India TodayAmid mounting uncertainty over the fate of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the International Cricket Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on November 26, India Today has learnt. The controversy stems from the BCCI’s decision, guided by the Indian government, to decline sending the Indian cricket team to Pakistan, citing safety concerns in the host country amid tense bilateral relations. Champions Trophy without Pakistan Earlier, the PCB had announced a trophy tour that included the disputed Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir region, along with cities such as Islamabad, Taxila, and Khanpur. The Champions Trophy, a marquee 50-over tournament, holds significant importance for international cricket, and its successful execution is pivotal for the ICC.