ICC Champions Trophy: ICC has marked Pakistan as the host of the tournament. But the global body has yet to sign the important hosting agreement with it.
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Champions Trophy 2025 To Be Played In Hybrid Model In UAE
The Champions Trophy was hosted by Pakistan in 2025 and will be played in a Hybrid model just like the Asia Cup. Indian matches will be played in UAE are per the reported Jaagran.
Dubai is set to host the Champions Trophy or Hybrid Model
“Dubai is set to host the Champions Trophy or hybrid Model if the Indian Government doesn’t change the stance,” the report said.
This will be the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. An international cricket tournament for the eight top-ranked One Day International (ODI) men’s national teams organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It will played from February to March 2025.
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The Champions Trophy 2025 hosting rights agreements
There are chances that the schedule for the Champions Trophy will also change because it may conflict with other major cricketing events, such as the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Earlier, The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) urged the ICC to sign the Champions Trophy 2025 hosting rights agreements with it. Stressing that they should compensated if India refuses to travel to the country citing political and security reasons.
The ICC must avoid making unilateral decisions on the tournament
“Pakistani officials discussed the probability of the Indian Board (BCCI) again refusing to send its team to Pakistan. Pakistan made it clear that in any given situation the ICC must avoid taking unilateral decisions on the tournament,” the source said.