ICC Urges Pakistan to Accept Hybrid Model for Champions Trophy

The ICC is pushing for a compromise as India's refusal to travel to Pakistan threatens the tournament's viability.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) insists on hosting the entire ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, rejecting India's proposal for a hybrid model.
India has refused to send its team to Pakistan due to security concerns, citing government restrictions as the reason.
The ICC has been in discussions with the PCB and is expected to announce the tournament schedule soon, despite ongoing uncertainty.
PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi has called for dialogue with India to address their concerns, emphasizing that sports and politics should remain separate.
The PCB has threatened to escalate the issue to the Court of Arbitration for Sport if a resolution is not found, highlighting the potential financial implications of India's absence.