Pakistan adopts ICC's hybrid model for the Champions Trophy 2025. Seeks same setup for upcoming Indian-hosted ICC events till 2031 with increased revenue share.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi hinted at a compromise on the 2025 Champions Trophy hosting model, prioritizing cricket's success while vowing to protect Pakistan's pride and push for equality in India-Pakistan tournament relations.

With each passing minute, it seems that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is giving in to the 'hybrid model' formula for the Champions Trophy. India has refused to tour Pakistan for the eight-team tournament,

The latest proposal is a climbdown for the PCB, which had earlier threatened to boycott the Champions Trophy 2025 if its hosting rights were not granted in full and India's demand for a neutral venue was accepted.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi revealed Pakistan's readiness to adopt a hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, signaling a step toward resolving the hosting impasse while balancing future tournament considerations amidst India’s refusal to play in Pakistan.

Pakistan are the hosts of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In case, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) accepts the Hybrid Model, then Indian will play their games in Dubai.

While Pakistan had earlier threatened of a boycott should their hosting rights be taken away on a whole, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday said that cricket should be the ultimate winner.

The tournament is scheduled to be held in February-March and India have refused to travel to Pakistan citing security concerns.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) agrees to the 'Hybrid' model for the 2025 Champions Trophy but wants it applied to ICC events in India until 2031. PCB seeks equitable travel arrangements between India and Pakistan.

The ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held in February-March but India refused to play their matches in the neighbouring nation citing security concerns.