The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called an urgent board meeting on November 29 to resolve the growing issue surrounding next year’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With tensions rising between India and Pakistan over the prestigious tournament, the ICC is looking to find a clear solution. solution at the next site board meeting.
The BCCI has made it firmly clear that it will not send the Indian team to Pakistan for security reasons, while the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has refused to back down, rejecting the idea of a hybrid model that would allow the Men of Azul to play their games in a neutral country.
ICC board to vote on hosting 2025 Champions Trophy amid India-Pakistan row
A report by ESPNCricinfo revealed that the ICC is likely to ask all board members to vote during the meeting to determine the fate of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. All board members are likely to share their opinions to help the ICC to find a solution to the India-Pakistan dispute.
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The meeting will reportedly be held virtually and a decision is expected to be taken only after the ICC Board members reach an agreement. The original window for the eight-nation ODI tournament was set between February and March, but the ICC is yet to announce official dates or schedule, which is usually done 100 days before the start of a global event.
As the ICC faces increasing pressure to find a solution that satisfies both parties (the BCCI and the PCB), the Indian government’s refusal to grant permission to the Indian cricket team to cross the border is leading the governing body to delay the announcement of the Champions Trophy. 2025 calendar.
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PCB rejects hybrid model and wants to organize the entire ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan
India already communicated its decision to the ICC two weeks ago, and the PCB wrote to the ICC seeking clarification on the matter. However, the PCB is yet to receive a response from the ICC, further complicating the situation as they were granted hosting rights in 2021.
Meanwhile, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has emphatically said that the entire Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Pakistan with matches scheduled in three cities – Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi. Naqvi expressed his willingness to hold talks with the BCCI to resolve the current issue; There have been no further official statements from the PCB.
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Notably, the ICC Board has representatives from the 12 full member countries, three representatives from partner nations, an independent director, as well as the president and chief executive of the ICC. This upcoming meeting is very important as it will be the last meeting chaired by outgoing ICC President Greg Barclay.
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