Champions Trophy hybrid model News
According to reports from Cricket Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce the squads for both the Champions Trophy and the Tri-Series within the first few days of February.
In a groundbreaking decision, the ICC has approved a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, a format that will see matches split between Pakistan and Dubai.
The meeting between PM Shehbaz and PCB Chairman Naqvi was crucial, as it came at a time when the fate of the tournament hung in the balance.
The PCB’s demand for clarification comes amidst political strains that have kept India and Pakistan from playing bilateral cricket on each other’s soil since 2008.
The BCCI’s decision to keep the Indian team from travelling to Pakistan isn’t entirely unexpected. India-Pakistan relations have been strained for years, with bilateral cricket tours suspended since 2012.
According to sources, Pakistan has been grouped with India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh in Group A, with Group B featuring powerhouse teams like England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan.
The prospect of India travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy has been a topic of intense debate.
The Champions Trophy 2025 is poised to follow a hybrid hosting model, where some matches might be played outside Pakistan.
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