The ICC has urged Pakistan to accept the Hybrid Model for the 2025 Champions Trophy or risk exclusion, amid ongoing disputes over hosting rights, security concerns, and financial implications. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued an ultimatum to Pakistan,

It is understood that most of the ICC board members were sympathetic towards Pakistan's situation, but PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi was, nonetheless, advised to accept the 'Hybrid' model as the only "plausible solution" for the current imbroglio.

The International Cricket Council's Board is meeting virtually from 4 pm IST to finalise the venues and the schedule of the much-awaited 50-over tournament. India's refusal to travel to Pakistan, who have the hosting rights,

The announcement of the schedule for the upcoming Champions Trophy has been delayed after India's denial of not travelling to Pakistan for the tournament.

The board of the International Cricket Council will meet on Friday to discuss the Champions Trophy after India indicated it will not travel to host nation Pakistan.

The ICC has called for a board meeting on November 29, hoping to get a clear answer on where and how the 2025 Champions Trophy will be played. With India not willing to travel to Pakistan and with Pakistan refusing to back down and adopt a hybrid model that allows India to play their games in a second country,

The International Cricket Council finds itself in a spot of bother as its all-powerful board meets on Friday to thrash out the long-awaited schedule of next year's Champions Trophy with an unyielding Pakistan refusing to consider the 'Hybrid' model of hosting the event despite India's refusal to play there.

The ICC board will meet to decide the fate of the Champions Trophy. India refuses to play in Pakistan due to security concerns. A hybrid model is proposed with India's matches in a neutral venue. Pakistan might receive financial incentives to agree.