The announcement of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule is likely to face further delays as discussions among stakeholders remain unresolved.
Sources close to the development revealed that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has maintained its opposition to the hybrid model which earlier proposed for the tournament, creating a stalemate in finalizing the schedule.
Broadcasters and commercial partners are reportedly insistent on including a Pakistan-India match in the tournament, threatening legal action if the marquee clash does not take place.
Stakeholders have expressed willingness to reach a mutual agreement to adhere to the original schedule.
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However, the PCB’s firm stance and unresolved issues continue to hinder progress.
Sources indicate that if flexibility is shown by all parties, the schedule could be announced within a day or two.
The ICC is reportedly working to resolve the deadlock before secretary BCCI Jay Shah assumes the role of ICC chairman on December 1.
Following the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) formal letter to International Cricket Council (ICC), the cricket council reached out to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to seek their refusal reasons to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025 scheduled to be held in Pakistan.
India’s reluctance to send its team to Pakistan for the high-profile event has cast uncertainty over the tournament’s future, as PCB remains firm on hosting the event on home ground.
In response, the PCB sent a letter to the ICC, raising questions about India’s decision and its potential implications.
