Whlie the PCB had initially refused to accept BCCI’s demand for the 2025 Champions Trophy taking place in a ‘Hybrid Model’, they have softened their stance on the issue in the last few days and are willing to accept the deal,

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.

Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of the PCB, stated that Pakistan cannot participate in matches in India if the BCCI refuses to send its team for Champions Trophy 2025.

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 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 is open to a hybrid model for next year's ICC Champions Trophy, hoping to host matches in UAE amid 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.

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.