Champions Trophy 2025: PCB accepts Hybrid Model, Official Confirmation Soon; India Matches Venue Revealed

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accepted the hybrid model for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy next year.

The Champions Trophy, which was originally scheduled to be in Pakistan, will now adopt the hybrid model amid India's unwillingness to travel to Pakistan.

As per reports from PTI, Pakistan sources have confirmed that the PCB has accepted the norms in order to save the tournament entirely on their home soil. Both PCB and BCCI have been mulling over the Champions Trophy for the last few months.

India has confirmed their stance of not travelling to Pakistan but the PCB and Pakistan officials were threatening to pull out of the tournament entirely. ICC gave PCB the ultimatum till Saturday (November 30) to accept the Hybrid Model or lose the competition entirely, and it seems PCB has finally decided to agree to the conditions.

The Champions Trophy 2025, originally awarded to Pakistan, has been clouded by logistical and political controversies. Pakistan's stadiums remain unprepared for a global event, with limited progress reported in meeting international standards. This has raised concerns about the PCB's ability to deliver a successful tournament. Pakistan's internal turmoil, including PTI-led riots and broader governance issues, has further cast doubt on Pakistan's capability to host the event.

The Indian cricket team's refusal to play in Pakistan due to longstanding political tensions further complicated matters. This has led to the idea of a Hybrid Model, wherein India's matches could be played at a neutral venue, similar to the arrangement made during the 2023 Asia Cup.

India may play their Matches in Dubai

All of India's matches are going to be played in Dubai, which means the group-stage match between India and Pakistan will now be shifted to the UAE as well.

The official announcement from ICC is likely to take place on Sunday (December 1). Although a report said that a group within PCB wanted the tournament outside of their country entirely, it looks like Pakistan will move forward with the hybrid model.