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.

DUBAI: Amid ongoing talks with Board of Control for Cricket in India over Pakistan-hosted Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that they will chalk out

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 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.

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.

According to multiple sources, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is currently in the UAE, lobbying for Pakistan’s cause, has put forward a list of conditions, in a bid to help Pakistan retain the hosting rights of the marque tournament.

The ICC Champions Trophy, according t​​​​o several reports will be played in the hybrid model, with the Pakistan Cricket Board finally agreeing to it. In this case, most of the matches will be held in Pakistan,

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.