ICC Schedules Emergency Meeting to Resolve Champions Trophy Dispute

The meeting will address India’s refusal to play in Pakistan, PCB’s hosting demands, and potential venue changes for the 2025 tournament.

The ICC has called an emergency meeting on November 26 to address scheduling and venue disputes for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
India has refused to send its cricket team to Pakistan, citing security concerns and strained political relations, delaying the tournament schedule announcement.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strongly opposed a proposed hybrid model, which would move India’s matches to a neutral venue, and insists on hosting all games in Pakistan.
Broadcasters are pressuring the ICC to finalize the schedule, with concerns over revenue impacts if India and Pakistan are placed in separate groups or games are relocated.
Key decisions, including the possibility of relocating the tournament entirely or proceeding without Pakistan, are expected to be discussed during the meeting.