Hybrid Model for Champions Trophy 2025: Confirmed by ICC

Hybrid Model Confirmed for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Tournament

The ongoing standstill over the Champions Trophy has now been resolved with a hybrid model. After a period of lengthy negotiations between the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), a conclusion was reached. Let’s take a look at Hybrid Model for Champions Trophy 2025.

As of now, every India and Pakistan match during the 2024-2027 cycle will now be held at neutral venues. This decision comes after months of discussions over hosting rights and venue locations, aiming to ensure a fair and neutral environment for both teams.

Hybrid Model for ICC Events in the 2024-2027 Cycle

The Champions Trophy controversy began when BCCI announced that India would not be traveling to Pakistan for the tournament, triggering a standoff between BCCI and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). To resolve the issue, the ICC proposed a hybrid model, and it was agreed that India-Pakistan matches in the 2024-2027 ICC events would be held at neutral venues.

This includes the 2025 ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, which will be hosted by Pakistan, the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, and the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The neutral venue arrangement will also apply to the 2026 T20 World Cup, wherein Pakistan will play its matches in Sri Lanka.

Is UAE the Ideal Neutral Venue for the Hybrid Model?

The neutral venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy is yet to be disclosed, with both the UAE and Sri Lanka under consideration. Although the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the tournament host, favors Sri Lanka, while logistical factors might favor the UAE. If UAE is chosen, Dubai will host the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match, with Abu Dhabi and Sharjah also potential venues.

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) is awaiting final confirmation from both the ICC and PCB. If confirmed UAE is expected to host 10 out of 15 matches, including key India group games and knockouts.

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