BCCI's Big Blow To Pakistan On CT 2025 Hybrid Model 'Condition': Report

New Delhi: The Champions Trophy has hit a roadblock as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has firmly rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) demand to play all their matches outside India. This development has cast fresh doubts over the tournament’s smooth conduct.

The PCB had earlier agreed to a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy, where India’s matches would be hosted in Dubai. In exchange, the PCB suggested they would refrain from playing any of their matches in India during the 2026 T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The PCB viewed this arrangement as a precedent for future ICC tournaments, including the Women’s ODI World Cup in 2025, the 2029 Champions Trophy, and the 2031 ODI World Cup, all of which India is set to host.

According to *The Telegraph*, the BCCI has firmly rejected the PCB’s proposal, communicating its stance to the ICC leadership. The BCCI maintains that there are no security concerns in India, making the hybrid model unnecessary. As it stands, India’s matches in the Champions Trophy, including the semi-finals and final (if they qualify), are slated to be played in Dubai.