PCB Accepts Hybrid Model for 2025 Trophy

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has agreed to a hybrid model for hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, allowing India's matches to be played in Dubai due to ongoing security concerns and India's refusal to play in Pakistan. This decision marks a shift from PCB's earlier boycott threat and is contingent on a reciprocal agreement for future ICC events in India until 2031. The hybrid model aims to avoid a stand-off and ensure a smooth tournament, with the PCB also seeking an increased share of ICC revenue as part of the agreement. This arrangement has sparked debates about consistency in applying the hybrid model to future ICC events. Despite some opposition, the ICC has pushed for this model to resolve the impasse, with a final decision anticipated soon. The PCB emphasizes that cricket should prevail while maintaining national pride.