There seems to be no end to the ICC Champions Trophy drama as it seems like the talks between BCCI and PCB aren’t heading towards a resolution. It was recently reported that the PCB had accepted BCCI’s proposal of the hybrid model, which would see India’s matches being held in Dubai, though with some conditions.
However, according to a report by The Telegraph India, the BCCI has reportedly rejected Pakistan’s ‘conditions’ in which the PCB had asked for ICC events that will be held in India till 2031 to also adopt the hybrid model.
The Indian board has reportedly dismissed PCB’s demand, saying a hybrid model can’t be adopted for ICC events being held in India as there’s no ‘security threat’ in the country.
“Sources told The Telegraph on Tuesday that the BCCI has sent a clear message to the ICC brass in this regard leading to a fresh impasse. The BCCI’s contention is simple – there is no security threat in India and hence no question of accepting such an arrangement,” the report stated.
Multiple ICC events will be hosted in India in the coming decade, including the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, T20 World Cup in 2026 jointly with Sri Lanka, the 2029 Champions Trophy and 2031 ODI World Cup are also scheduled to be held in India.
“It is understood that all relevant parties are working towards finding an amicable solution to end the crisis and the ICC board will reconvene in the next few days,” the report further said.
