Emergency ICC meeting called to discuss Champions Trophy, hybrid model likely: Sources

Amid mounting uncertainty over the fate of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to hold an emergency meeting on November 26, India Today has learnt. The meeting will bring together top officials from cricket boards across all the participating nations, including ones from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to address the ongoing concerns over the venues.

The controversy stems from the BCCI’s decision, guided by the Indian government, to decline sending the Indian cricket team to Pakistan, citing safety concerns in the host country amid tense bilateral relations. The stance has fuelled speculation regarding the tournament’s future and the viability of Pakistan as its host.

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will act as a mediator during the meeting, aiming to find a resolution that satisfies all stakeholders. Key issues on the agenda include addressing the BCCI’s safety concerns, the PCB’s insistence on retaining hosting rights, and potential alternatives such as a hybrid model. This model, which proposes splitting matches between neutral venues and Pakistan, has been consistently opposed by the PCB, who argue it undermines their authority as hosts.

Key points of discussion (according to exclusive inside scoop)

. India vs Pakistan game and groups.

. Hosting semifinal and final in a neutral venue

. If Pakistan continue to oppose hybrid model, what next?

. Chances of moving entire Champions Trophy to a neutral venue

. Champions Trophy without Pakistan