By Info4all ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 schedule likely to be announced this week: report
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ICC has not yet unveiled ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule due to the ongoing tensions between BCCI and PCB. Team India’s participation in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 remains unclear, which is causing delay in release of Champions Trophy schedule. But they made an excuse of some security issue, even though ICC gave all security clearance to Pakistan.
According to a report by India Today on Tuesday, November 19, sources close to the developments confirmed that discussions are still underway between the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and other participating members. The schedule is expected to be released within a couple of days.
The PCB has reiterated its stance that the eight-team tournament will be held entirely within Pakistan. However, recent developments suggest that a “hybrid model” is being considered to accommodate logistical challenges. According to the latest information, back-channel negotiations are ongoing to convince the PCB to adopt this model, primarily due to India’s reluctance to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, which is scheduled for February and March next year.
Sources revealed that top cricket administrators are stressing the importance of India’s participation in the prestigious event, noting the substantial fanbase and revenue the Indian team brings to international tournaments. There have also been discussions about the financial impact if India pulls out of the event, with the PCB urged to reconsider its stance and work towards a solution that would allow India’s participation.
“The PCB has also been made aware of the financial consequences if they withdraw from the event. Pakistan has been urged to refrain from making statements against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and to start working towards a hybrid model to facilitate smooth planning for the eight-team tournament,” the report added.
As part of the negotiations, Pakistan has been advised to avoid making public statements against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and instead focus on finding a practical solution. It’s expected that discussions will soon lead to a hybrid model, which may involve hosting some matches outside Pakistan.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi
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PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, speaking to reporters in Pakistan on Monday, reaffirmed that all other teams qualified for the Champions Trophy are ready to travel to Pakistan. He also expressed optimism that India would eventually participate.
“Every other team that has qualified for the Champions Trophy is ready to come. No one has any concern,” Naqvi said. “If India has any concerns, we will talk, and we will ensure that concerns are taken care of. I don’t think there is any reason why India can’t come to Pakistan. Hopefully, all the teams will come.”
This will be the first ICC event held in Pakistan since the 1996 ODI World Cup.
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Delay in ICC Champions Trophy schedule ‘likely’
Commercial partners warn of legal action; PCB refuses to back down from its stance against hybrid model.
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LAHORE: The uncertainty involving the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025 will probably continue as the schedule for the tournament is likely to be delayed, sources told Geo News on Wednesday.
The sources say that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was standing firm on its stance against a hybrid model for the tournament and it was unlikely that the event’s schedule would be announced in the next 24 hours.
The highly-anticipated tournament — which will be hosted by Pakistan in February-March next year — has seen the PCB coming at odds with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the latter’s apparent refusal to visit Pakistan.
The ICC has officially demanded a written explanation from the BCCI over its refusal after the PCB requested the ICC to provide a copy of India’s written response regarding the decision against attending the mega-event.
The Indian board had previously verbally communicated its decision against its participation to the international cricketing body.
Apart from the PCB’s stance, the refusal of broadcasters and commercial partners to accept a schedule that does not feature a Pakistan-India match — which brings significant eyes and therefore generates valuable revenue — has also added to the ICC’s woes.
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