CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025: ICC FORCES PCB to Accept 'Hybrid' Model to Accommodate India - REPORT

Speculations are still rife over India's participation in ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Will Pakistan and PCB accept 'hybrid' model? A report claims that ICC is trying to convince PCB to accept ‘hybrid’ model. Champions Trophy would be in Pakistan, but re is still uncertainty over India's participation. For unversed, Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed to ICC that y would not travel to Pakistan for mega event. Most realise that India's participation is necessary for success of tournament. Pakistan has been informed of financial impact if India withdraw from event. It would be interesting to see what happens. 

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CT 25 SCHEDULE

As per reports, ICC is set to announce schedule this week. 

Meanwhile, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi dressed press on Monday and me it clear that Pakistan is not going to agree to ‘hybrid’ model. 

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‘We will remove m (India)’

"If India has any concerns about sending ir team to Pakistan y must talk to us and we will remove m. I don't think re is any reason for India not to come to Pakistan for Champions Trophy," PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi told reporters on Monday.

“Pakistan's respect is first and foremost. Rest, you will see what happens. Our stance is very clear; we have me it clear in past,” Naqvi said.

"Every or team that has qualified for Champions Trophy is rey to come. No one has any concern," he ded.