Champions Trophy 2025: The controversy regarding Champions Trophy 2025 is not over yet and no decision has been taken yet on the schedule of the tournament. India refused to go to Pakistan citing security concerns, leading to major discussion on how the ICC would handle the situation. Regarding the tournament, it is being said that it will be played under ‘Hybrid’ formula only. Under which India’s matches can be played in Dubai, but no official announcement has been made yet. While the ICC meeting was to be held in December, it had to be postponed due to disagreements over the way forward. There itself. Now cricbuzz According to the report, due to the delay, the Champions Trophy can now be changed from ODI format to T20 format.
The report said, “If the controversy continues, it is not impossible that the ODI format of the Champions Trophy be changed to T20 format. A decision can be taken to change it to T20 format. Which is easier and faster than ODI, which is fast losing its relevance.
At the same time, if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decides to withdraw from the ICC Champions Trophy due to the impasse on how to organize the 50-over event to be held in February-March next year, then it may have to face revenue losses, lawsuits. And on top of that, there could also be a danger of isolation at the international level.
Pakistan will suffer huge loss if it withdraws from Champions Trophy
A senior cricket administrator involved in organizing ICC events told PTI on Wednesday that it would be easier for the PCB to decide to withdraw from the tournament if the ICC and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refuse to fully accept the hybrid model. Will not done. “Pakistan has not only signed a hosting agreement with the ICC, but like all other participating countries, it has also signed a Members Mandatory Participation Agreement (MPA) with the ICC,” the official said. Have also signed. ,
He said, “Only after signing the MPA to participate in ICC competitions, a member country is entitled to receive a share of the earnings from ICC competitions. The official said, “The most important thing that has been done is that the ICC has signed an agreement with the broadcaster for all its competitions in which it has guaranteed that all its member countries will participate in the ICC competitions including the Champions Trophy.”
Last week, the ICC was successful in getting consent to organize the Champions Trophy in a hybrid model. According to this, India will play its matches in Dubai. Apart from this, this arrangement will remain intact in ICC competitions till 2027. However, this has not been formally announced yet. If this agreement is reached, it will mean that Pakistan will not be forced to tour India for ICC competitions till 2027. (with language input)
