The issue regarding the Champions Trophy 2025 is already very hot. This tournament is to be organized in Pakistan. But India has refused to tour Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. In such a situation, the ICC has asked Pakistan to host in a hybrid model. However, no response has come from Pakistan on this issue. The PCB confirmed on Sunday that the ICC had emailed it. In which it is said that India has refused to travel to their country.
Pakistan maintained silence
According to the same PTI reports, it was reported that unless the PCB decides to withdraw from hosting the Champions Trophy, the current plan is to hold India’s matches in the UAE and the final in Dubai. The BCCI has told the ICC that the hybrid model is acceptable to them only if the final is held in Dubai, not Pakistan. The ICC has informed Pakistan about this, but there has been no response from them. However, the ICC has assured the PCB that under the hybrid model, they will get the full hosting fee and most of the matches.
If Pakistan refuses then the tournament will be held in this country.
If Pakistan does not accept the ICC’s proposal regarding the Champions Trophy and the PCB decides to withdraw from hosting the tournament, then the ICC may consider shifting the entire tournament to South Africa. Earlier, a PCB source had said that there has been no talk on the hybrid model yet and they will seek more clarity from the ICC. South Africa has already hosted many big tournaments. The 2027 ODI World Cup is also to be played in South Africa. Apart from this, if the tournament is played in South Africa, it will be a good thing for Asian fans. The timing of South Africa’s matches is very good according to Asia.