Champions Trophy Matches May Move to Dubai as ICC Takes Hybrid Model Under Consideration | Reports

Pakistan has already begun their developments for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy next year, and the developments have been significant. But they could face a damper in their excitement after Team India is reportedly not interested in travelling to Pakistan for the tournament.

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ICC in discussion to utilize hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025 as India is reportedly not ready for PAK travel   

It looks like the International Cricket Council has sprung into action after reports from ANI surfaced that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is not interested in sending the Indian Cricket Team to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy and wants a hybrid model, with Dubai being a likely venue for the India fixtures.

As per reports from The Express Tribune, the ICC has been taking a hybrid model under consideration for the 2025 Champions Trophy. They have seemingly taken some steps after reports revealed that the Indian Cricket Team may not travel to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC tournament. If that is the scenario, One semifinal match could be taken away from the host nation. There are chances that this particular notion could be discussed at the upcoming ICC annual conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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An Asia Cup-like situation could arise for Pakistan when they have to schedule a couple of matches in Sri Lanka for Team India after they refused to travel to Pakistan for the tournament. Citing security concerns, Team India did not travel to Pakistan, leading to the Final being held in SL. Pakistan has received the chance to solely host an ICC tournament after being the co-hosts with India and Sri Lanka at the 1996 ODI World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants to avoid such a situation from happening again as they want India to travel to the country or forfeit the entire tournament. Now, the entire decision rests upon the ICC since India is one of their biggest markets, and they do not want to miss out on them.

An interesting situation will arise over the Champions Trophy hosting plans, and it is yet to be seen what measures will be taken for the same.