ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi recently held an important meeting in Dubai, which has caught the attention of the entire cricket world. This is not an ordinary meeting.
Naqvi held an in-depth discussion with Emirates Cricket Board chief Mubashir Usmani on a hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This meeting is important because it tried to resolve many complex issues.
While Pakistan wants to host the entire tournament in their country, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is keeping a separate plan for it.
“Pakistan is fully prepared to host the Champions Trophy,” Naqvi said. Pakistan is a peaceful country and Pakistani people love the game of cricket. All security arrangements have been made. Cricket fans are looking forward to the big competition of the Champions Trophy.”
“All countries will be given state guest protocol and security. It is an honour for Pakistan to host the Champions Trophy and we welcome every team with open arms. We have to keep cricket and politics separate.”
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: BCCI’s Stand
The BCCI has clearly said that it will not send the Indian team to Pakistan. In return, they have proposed a hybrid model in which India’s matches will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Experts believe that the proposal reflects a complex diplomatic equation where cricket has become an important medium of international relations and not just a sport.
The members of the ICC Board are also understanding this complex situation. He has advised Naqvi to accept a hybrid model, which actually seems to be the only possible solution at the moment. It shows how important political sensitivities play in international cricket.
A formal announcement is expected soon, sources said. The probable dates for the tournament are February and March, when the eyes of the entire world will be on this competition. Will this hybrid model succeed? Will tensions between India and Pakistan escalate? These questions still remain unanswered.
