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Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Hybrid model’ not acceptable to Pakistan Cricket Board


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Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Hybrid model’ not acceptable to Pakistan Cricket Board

A “hybrid model” for hosting the Champions Trophy will not be accepted by Pakistan, according to its Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

Pakistan is due to stage a first global tournament since 1996, an eight-team 50-over competition in February and March next year.

However, political tensions between Pakistan and India mean the two countries have not played each other outside major tournaments in 11 years and India have not visited Pakistan since 2008.

As a result, there is speculation India could play their matches in a country other than Pakistan, possibly the ******* ***** Emirates.

“Sports should stay above politics and cricket should not be sacrificed at the altar of politics,” said PCB chair Naqvi.

The situation has not been publicly addressed by the International Cricket Council, which is yet to officially publish fixtures for the event. The tournament is slated to begin on 19 February, 100 days from Monday.

Confusion over the schedule is making it difficult for teams, supporters and media to make plans for the event.

The tournament is made up of two groups of four, with the top two advancing to the semi-finals. If India’s matches are played outside of Pakistan, it leads to the prospect of the semis or final potentially needing two grounds more than 1,000 miles apart, with the eventual venue not known until India’s progress is determined.



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