The fate of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has met with another twist as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has conveyed its final decision to the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding their stand on the merger model for the prestigious tournament next year.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly made it clear that it will not back down from its stance regarding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as if India is not playing in Pakistan, it will also not cross the border for the Pakistan Cricket Champions Trophy 2025. ICC Events.
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is facing uncertainty as the PCB refuses to back down
According to a report by Cricket Pakistan, the PCB has confirmed that they will not bow down to India and hence the final decision now rests with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
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After India refused to play the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, the PCB proposed a ‘combination model’ for India-Pakistan matches along with some other demands to accept the hybrid model for the eight-nation ODI tournament next year.
According to the proposed “merger model”, Pakistan and India will face each other in neutral venues at all ICC events over the next three years. Now the PCB is maintaining a firm stance on this decision, refusing to make concessions after the BCCI refused to accept this request.
PCB wants India to accept ‘merger model’ for ICC events
Earlier, media reports claimed that the BCCI has approved the merger model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, but is not ready to pursue the same arrangement for Pakistan regarding the ICC event in India. After that, the Pakistani board decided to stick to its decision not to play in India.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s group stage matches in ICC events hosted by India can be played at neutral venues. However, if Pakistan advances to the semi-finals or final, the Men in Green team will have to play India.
Moreover, it is also said that if Pakistan decides to boycott ICC events in India, the ICC and broadcasters will take legal action against the PCB.
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Later, the Pakistan board proposed a ‘merger model’ for ICC events scheduled in India over the next three years, including the Champions Trophy. The model suggests that if India refuses to play in Pakistan, Pakistan will not send its team to India either.
The People’s Assembly has made clear that it is firm in its position and is prioritizing its principles in these negotiations, so there will be no retreat.
Pakistan is in discussions with the ICC over the Champions Trophy impasse in Dubai
According to reports from the Times of Karachi, senior officials from the Pakistan Cricket Board are currently in Dubai, taking part in meetings with the International Cricket Council on arrangements for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
These discussions are taking place at the executive level, where the Program Coordination Board strongly supports the proposed “merger model”.
Notably, PCB could face financial losses, legal action and damage to its international relations if it decides to withdraw from the 2025 Champions Cup due to the deadlock over the merger model.
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