File photo of a match between India and Pakistan
The talks between the International Cricket Council, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the Champions Trophy deadlock do not seem to be heading towards a resolution. A ray of hope emerged after the Pakistani board reportedly agreed to adopt the hybrid model under which India's matches would be held in Dubai, albeit with some conditions. However, the Indian board has reportedly rejected Pakistan's 'terms' in which the PCB had asked that ICC events in India also adopt the same 'hybrid model'.
The BCCI ruled out sending his team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy citing 'security concerns' for his team. According to a report in The Telegraph India, BCCI has rejected PCB's demand and said that a hybrid model cannot be adopted for ICC events held in India as there is no 'security threat' in the country.
“Sources told The Telegraph on Tuesday that the BCCI has sent a clear message to the ICC chief in this regard, leading to another impasse. The BCCI's claim is simple: there is no security threat in India and hence there is no question of accepting such an arrangement. ,” the report said.
India will host multiple ICC events in the next decade, including the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup and the 2026 T20 World Cup along with Sri Lanka. The 2029 Champions Trophy and 2031 ODI World Cup will also be held in India.
“It is clear that all relevant parties are working to find an amicable solution to end the crisis and the ICC Board will meet again in the coming days,” the report said.
The Pakistan Cricket Board could also lose its hosting rights for the Champions Trophy next year if its stubborn attitude on the issue continues. The board had also previously reportedly threatened to withdraw from the Champions Trophy if the ICC decides to shift the tournament to another country.
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