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December 4, 2024 10:21 AM

PCB agrees to hybrid model for 2025 Champions Trophy, sets terms

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has agreed to host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy under the hybrid model, but only on the condition that the same model will be applied to their matches in future ICC tournaments held in India, as reported by ESPNCricinfo. While talks are still ongoing, the PCB presented its proposal to the ICC and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during meetings in Dubai over the weekend. The PCB is advocating for a long-term agreement that stretches beyond the 2...

November 28, 2024 12:09 PM

Champions Trophy: PCB promises to do ‘what’s best for Pakistan cricket’

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated the board’s firm stance on hosting the Champions Trophy on Wednesday, emphasizing that they would do whatever it takes to ensure the best outcome for Pakistan cricket. "Our stance is very clear," Naqvi said during a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium. "I promise we'll do what is best for Pakistan cricket. I'm constantly in touch with the ICC chairman, and my team is in constant communication with them. We're still clear i...

November 12, 2024 5:00 PM

PCB writes to ICC after India refuses to travel for Champions Trophy 2025, rejects hybrid model

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking clarification regarding India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, Geo News reported on Tuesday. Due to tense political ties between the two nations, India has not traveled to Pakistan since 2008, when they played the Asia Cup there. India has firmly maintained its stance of not traveling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, citing "security concerns." Earlier...

October 22, 2024 3:53 PM

ICC ‘satisfied’ with Pakistan’s preparations for Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed satisfaction with the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) preparations for the 2025 Champions Trophy, according to sources cited by ANI. In an ICC meeting held on Monday, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and officials provided a detailed briefing on the progress. They assured ICC board members that the upgrades to the three stadiums set to host the tournament matches would be completed within the stipulated timeframe. Naqvi also extended an invitation ...