New Delhi, November 30,2024- Indian media has reported that Pakistan has accepted a hybrid model for the upcoming Champions Trophy but has set specific conditions before the International Cricket Council (ICC).
According to the Hindustan Times, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stipulated that Pakistan will not travel to India for any ICC events scheduled until 2031. Instead, it has proposed that the hybrid model be applied to all tournaments hosted in India during this period.
The PCB has also reportedly insisted on playing its Champions Trophy matches against India in Dubai. Additionally, in exchange for hosting matches in Dubai, the PCB has requested a larger share of the ICC’s annual revenue.
Indian media further noted that India is set to co-host several ICC tournaments until 2031, including the 2026 T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka, the 2029 Champions Trophy, and the 2031 ODI World Cup with Bangladesh.
Reports suggest that due to the co-hosting arrangements of the T20 World Cup and ODI World Cup, Pakistan’s matches in these tournaments could be moved out of India. Discussions between the ICC, PCB, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are also ongoing about the 2029 Champions Trophy and the Women’s World Cup scheduled for next year.
