The all-powerful board of the International Cricket Council (ICC) held a brief virtual meeting today and it is understood that no decision has been taken yet. champions trophy 2025. It is further learned that the board will meet again in the next few days and work towards a positive resolution to the multi-nation event, which was originally scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February to March next year.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (bcci) had already informed the global cricket body about their decision not to travel to Pakistan for the tournament. The Indian cricket board is understood to have sought a hybrid model for the tournament where they play their games in the UAE. However, Pakistan is firm on its stand and is insisting that the entire tournament be played in their country.
Today’s meeting was expected to end the suspense, but with no result today, it is likely to continue for the next few days. The tournament is already behind schedule as the schedules have not been announced 100 days before the first game and the broadcasters also have no clarity about the host country.
There are rumblings that the global body is giving some financial incentives to Pakistan to pursue the hybrid model, but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)pcb), so far, have stuck to their original stance of hosting all the Games in their country, including India. They have already started a massive upgrade drive of the venues selected for the multi-nation tournament.