BCCI 'hesitating' to accept PCB's conditions to end Champions Trophy dispute – big claim in report

There is a lot of talk about Champions Trophy 2025 and India has refused to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns. With the International Cricket Council (ICC) under immense pressure to resolve the impasse between the two countries, a 'hybrid' formula was worked out which meant India would play their matches in Dubai. Several media reports suggested that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was willing to accept this if the ICC was willing to provide written confirmation that all of Pakistan's matches in India-hosted events would be played at neutral venues and that they would be given an increased stake. . In annual revenue. However, according to CricketPakistan, the BCCI is 'hesitating' to accept this solution.

If the ICC agrees to Pakistan's terms, the finals of future competitions will have to be shifted out of India if Pakistan qualifies for the summit clash. The report believes that this is an issue for the BCCI.

“We have presented a reasonable solution. If India does not accept this, they cannot expect us to send our teams there in future. If any ICC competition is held in India, their teams will also be required to play finals or major matches in Dubai to ensure parity,” the report quoted a PCB source as saying.

With uncertainty over the future of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi said holding the tournament in a hybrid model is “definitely not the formula” but if a new method is created then it would be “the formula. ” will be. Identical.”

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made its stand clear about not traveling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. On the other hand, PCB is determined to host the entire tournament in Pakistan.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday held a meeting with all members to decide on the fate of the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan next year.

On Saturday, Naqvi maintained Pakistan's stance and rejected the idea of ​​holding the tournament in a hybrid model, while suggesting that a new formula could be created.

“We will do what is best for cricket. It is definitely not a hybrid formula, but if a new formula is made, then It will be a similar formula.”

“We will not allow unilateral decisions (…) Decisions must be made on the basis of equality,” he said.

(With ANI inputs)