ICC approves hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025, extends the same policy to ICC events hosted by either country during the 2024-2027 rights cycle

[FearlessRoar]

Update issued on India and Pakistan hosted matches at ICC events

ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 to be played across Pakistan and a neutral venue.

India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue, the ICC Board confirmed on Thursday, 19 December.

This will apply to the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 (hosted by Pakistan), set to be played in February and March 2025, as well as the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 (hosted by India) and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (hosted by India and Sri Lanka).

It was also announced that the PCB has been awarded hosting rights of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2028, where neutral venue arrangements will also apply.

Cricket Australia is set to host one of the senior ICC women’s events during the period 2029 to 2031.

The schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be confirmed soon, with Pakistan aiming to defend the title they won in 2017.

The eight-team event will feature Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, and South Africa, alongside hosts Pakistan.

Update issued on India and Pakistan hosted matches at ICC events

ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 to be played across Pakistan and a neutral venue

www.icc-cricket.com

 

[cricketjoshila]

The release mentions nothing about knockout matches. Because that will come into play only if Pakistan qualified for the finals of 2026.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Nothing about any compensation.

 

[Devadwal]

The release mentions nothing about knockout matches. Because that will come into play only if Pakistan qualified for the finals of 2026.

Cleaver by ICC to not mention about knockout matches because they are already know that Pakistan will most likely not qualified for final or Even Semifinal.

 

[Rana]

So basically, India is hosting the champions trophy in UAE or Sri Lanka

 

[Devadwal]

Nothing about any compensation.

Awarding the hosting rights of women's ICC world T20 is compensation although it will be not much profitable for ICC/ PCB.

 

[Rana]

One team guaranteed to have all its matches at one venue

Who is the host? India or Pakistan?

 

[oatmeal]

ICC doesnt want to give Disney-Star any chance or excuse to renegotiate its broadcast deal for the cycle.

This arrangement satisfies India's insistence of not playing any matches in Pakistan and gives PCB a reciprocal win on the same measure being applied to India hosted tourneys too they can sell to their domestic audience.

I think Finals will still be held in India but one semi final and Pakistan's path will to the final will be held outside. If Pakistan makes the finals, I doubt PCB will make a big deal at the time.

 

[Usman Chadda]

One team guaranteed to have all its matches at one venue

Who is the host? India or Pakistan?

Quite stupid for PCB for agree to let their players travel to a neutral venue to play one game, while India relaxes in the said venue for all it's matches.

Traveling back to back takes a toll on players aswell, a concept lost on the genius PCB management.

India will never accept a knockout involving Pakistan not happening on its home soil. Mark this post, ICC will end up having to threaten Pakistan for dire consequences if PCB pushes for this at the time.

 

[Rana]

Quite stupid for PCB for agree to let their players travel to a neutral venue to play one game, while India relaxes in the said venue for all it's matches.

Traveling back to back takes a toll on players aswell, a concept lost on the genius PCB management.

India will never accept a knockout involving Pakistan not happening on its home soil. Mark this post, ICC will end up having to threaten Pakistan for dire consequences if PCB pushes for this at the time.

Exactly

Win win for India. They better win the CT now

 

[Mesozoic]

Finally.. hope it's Sri Lanka and not that soul-less graveyard UAE.

Toss advantage is the most minimal in Sri Lanka out of all the Asian venues so it wouldn't be as easy to beat us in knockouts just by winning a lottery toss.

 

[Farhan The Man]

Effectively pak players cannot play IPL for next 3 years either.

That's got to hurt.

 

[Devadwal]

Finally.. hope it's Sri Lanka and not that soul-less graveyard UAE.

Toss advantage is the most minimal in Sri Lanka out of all the Asian venues so it wouldn't be as easy to beat us in knockouts just by winning a lottery toss.

Lanka and UAE are the most happiest boards .they will earn lot's of money.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

The release mentions nothing about knockout matches. Because that will come into play only if Pakistan qualified for the finals of 2026.

according to Geo News , this arrangement will apply to knock out as well. Since its approved by Board , ICC cant force Pak to travel to India anyway now. If India refuses , Pak will refuse too. Another deadlock awaits

 

[Rana]

according to Geo News , this arrangement will apply to knock out as well. Since its approved by Board , ICC cant force Pak to travel to India anyway now. If India refuses , Pak will refuse too. Another deadlock awaits

My honest advice bro. Mentally prepare for Pakistan succumbing to BCCI going forward as well.

 

[Devadwal]

You can feel happy . Reality is 2026 World T20 knockout matches involving india will be played in india even against Pakistan.

World T20 2026 final will be played in India regardless of finalist team.

 

[kingusama92]

Fair deal.

Everyone loses some and everyone wins some.

T20 WC Final is out of India too.

I’m surprised they agreed to it. In the end a sensible decision for all involved and we can move on.

 

[Mesozoic]

At worst , Pakistan will be kept in a different group in the 2026 T20 WC and will play all its games in Sri Lanka.

But most likely another carrot will be dangled infront of the then PCB chairman and Pakistan will be dragged to the Modi stadium to play us... again.

Anyone who thinks India will play any of its games outside the country in their own tournament are setting themselves up for a massive disappointment.

 

[Devadwal]

Fair deal.

Everyone loses some and everyone wins some.

T20 WC Final is out of India too.

I’m surprised they agreed to it. In the end a sensible decision for all involved and we can move on.

Only Pakistan fans are assuming that 2026 World T20 final will be happen outside india. 100% it will be happen in ONLY IN INDIA even india doesn't qualified for final.

 

[Mesozoic]

T20 WC Final is out of India too

Lol where did you read that?

 

[Devadwal]

At worst , Pakistan will be kept in a different group in the 2026 T20 WC and will play all its games in Sri Lanka.

But most likely another carrot will be dangled infront of the then PCB chairman and Pakistan will be dragged to the Modi stadium to play us... again.

Anyone who thinks India will play any of its games outside the country in their own tournament are setting themselves up for a massive disappointment.

Once champion trophy complete than see how the things unfold going forward.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

My honest advice bro. Mentally prepare for Pakistan succumbing to BCCI going forward as well.

PCB got best out of situation given their status in comparison to BCCI. According to Indian Posters Pak will get nothing. It was simple take it or leave it. Pak ended up getting another tournament in 2028 , Does nt matter if it’s Women. ICC will pay hosting fee to PCB.

 

[Devadwal]

Lol where did you read that?

Geo news .lol

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

You can feel happy . Reality is 2026 World T20 knockout matches involving india will be played in india even against Pakistan.

World T20 2026 final will be played in India regardless of finalist team.

awww kui bat nahi .. hota ha

 

[Devadwal]

PCB got best out of situation given their status in comparison to BCCI. According to Indian Posters Pak will get nothing. It was simple take it or leave it. Pak ended up getting another tournament in 2028 , Does nt matter if it’s Women. ICC will pay hosting fee to PCB.

Lol hosting fees of women's ICC events is not even 1mn .

 

[Rana]

PCB got best out of situation given their status in comparison to BCCI. According to Indian Posters Pak will get nothing. It was simple take it or leave it. Pak ended up getting another tournament in 2028 , Does nt matter if it’s Women. ICC will pay hosting fee to PCB.

The best of the situation in reality was Pakistan hosting all matches in Pakistan. That was their right. This is a joke bro.

Pak will play 2 home matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand at home. What a rubbish experience for the home fans!

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

At worst , Pakistan will be kept in a different group in the 2026 T20 WC and will play all its games in Sri Lanka.

But most likely another carrot will be dangled infront of the then PCB chairman and Pakistan will be dragged to the Modi stadium to play us... again.

Anyone who thinks India will play any of its games outside the country in their own tournament are setting themselves up for a massive disappointment.

I doubt greedy Indian broadcasters will be okay letting Pakistan-India match not happen. It is only certain Indian posters who live in the delusion that this isn't the biggest match in cricket.

Also, I don't see Pakistan playing any match in India in the next ICC T2O WC.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

The best of the situation in reality was Pakistan hosting all matches in Pakistan. That was their right. This is a joke bro.

Pak will play 2 home matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand at home. What a rubbish experience for the home fans!

this rubbish experience will be applied to Indian team as well in 2026 for group Game which was supposed to be super sunday in Ahmedabad

 

[Mesozoic]

PCB got best out of situation given their status in comparison to BCCI. According to Indian Posters Pak will get nothing. It was simple take it or leave it. Pak ended up getting another tournament in 2028 , Does nt matter if it’s Women. ICC will pay hosting fee to PCB.

Most would call this "Choti Choti Khushiyaa" but I would be gracious, tip my hat to you and call it a fair take.

By PCB's shallow standards, even though 1/3rd of their tournament is taken out of Pakistan, it is still somewhat of a win for them as they did not get completely stripped by the BCCI in this fiasco. To each their own i guess.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

The best of the situation in reality was Pakistan hosting all matches in Pakistan. That was their right. This is a joke bro.

Pak will play 2 home matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand at home. What a rubbish experience for the home fans!

Tbh, I'm excited to see other matches like Australia v England, Australia v South Africa, and Afghanistan v all the teams in that group.

 

[Rana]

Tbh, I'm excited to see other matches like Australia v England, Australia v South Africa, and Afghanistan v all the teams in that group.

Hopefully they swap NZ with Australia and Bangladesh with Afghanistan

Give yourself 2 Fire matches at home

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Most would call this "Choti Choti Khushiyaa" but I would be gracious, tip my hat to you and call it a fair take.

By PCB's shallow standards, even though 1/3rd of their tournament is taken out of Pakistan, it is still somewhat of a win for them as they did not get completely stripped by the BCCI in this fiasco. To each their own i guess.

there will be no group change

Ind vs Pak is must for broadcasters. Its a deal breaker. why do you think it took ICC 40 days to reach a conclusion?

 

[emranabbas]

Only Pakistan fans are assuming that 2026 World T20 final will be happen outside india. 100% it will be happen in ONLY IN INDIA even india doesn't qualified for final.

It would have stated in the ICC post if the finals were to be in India

Clearly states ALL Pakistan matches will be played in neutral venue

ALL means every single one even if the match is due to rain off it will still be at a neutral venue

 

[Mesozoic]

I doubt greedy Indian broadcasters will be okay letting Pakistan-India match not happen. It is only certain Indian posters who live in the delusion that this isn't the biggest match in cricket.

Also, I don't see Pakistan playing any match in India in the next ICC T2O WC.

Read my post again. I said "at worst" for the scenario you're talking about.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

there will be no group change

Ind vs Pak is must for broadcasters. Its a deal breaker. why do you think it took ICC 40 days to reach a conclusion?

As Kimber said, the only reason the CT even exists is so Pakistan and India can play each other. It serves no earthly purpose otherwise.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Hopefully they swap NZ with Australia and Bangladesh with Afghanistan

Give yourself 2 Fire matches at home

I don't know about that. Might increase the chances of a first round exit for Pakistan significantly

 

[Mesozoic]

It would have stated in the ICC post if the finals were to be in India

Clearly states ALL Pakistan matches will be played in neutral venue

ALL means every single one even if the match is due to rain off it will still be at a neutral venue

Lmao..

Either you're too ignorant or innocent to not see what's happening before your very eyes.

But I ain't gonna stop you from using this manjhan until 2026 if it suits you.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

As Kimber said, the only reason the CT even exists is so Pakistan and India can play each other. It serves no earthly purpose otherwise.

Indian posters have already admitted that Ind Vs Pak is 20% of revenue for any tournament. Why do you think Broadcasters will loose 20% and incur losses by not having assured group match? unless BCCI pays 20% out of its pocket , I agree they are rich but dnt think they will do it

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Indians badly hurt and already making up stories about what may happen in 2026 and how they plan to sabotage agreements.

PCB did well here.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Indians badly hurt and already making up stories about what may happen in 2026 and how they plan to sabotage agreements.

PCB did well here.

In the agreement, during the 2024-2027 event cycle, all matches involving India in an event hosted in Pakistan will be played at a neutral venue, and in return all matches involving Pakistan in an event hosted by India will be played at a neutral venue. In both instances, all matches are taken to include knockout games such as the semis and the final.

Sympathies for @Devadwal and @cricketjoshila

 

[Mesozoic]

Indians badly hurt and already making up stories about what may happen in 2026 and how they plan to sabotage agreements.

PCB did well here.

Yes we're really hurt that 1/3rd of a tournament is taken out of Pakistan and Pakistan would be playing in Sri Lanka in 2026 which we are co-hosting anyways.

 

[Devadwal]

I doubt greedy Indian broadcasters will be okay letting Pakistan-India match not happen. It is only certain Indian posters who live in the delusion that this isn't the biggest match in cricket.

Also, I don't see Pakistan playing any match in India in the next ICC T2O WC.

Did you see same broadcasters / Sponsor's agree to Play india knockout match outside india when they alrebuy the rights of Indian territory at massive 3.1bn deals ?

 

[Hellion]

A fair decision. There's no chance of Pakistan making KO's in 2026. Absolutely zero chance.

 

[kingusama92]

Only Pakistan fans are assuming that 2026 World T20 final will be happen outside india. 100% it will be happen in ONLY IN INDIA even india doesn't qualified for final.

I assume you're suggesting India will change its stance in 2026.

That's fine but we can only judge the agreement for what it is right now which includes the BCCI. Everything else is for the future. Who knows these countries might be on good terms by then.

One interesting detail Cricinfo didn't mention was what happens if India doesn't qualify for the CT knockouts and/or Pakistan doesn't qualify for the T20 WC final (assuming the semi would have been in SL anyway).

Will it be changed back to the original host?

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

I assume you're suggesting India will change its stance in 2026.

That's fine but we can only judge the agreement for what it is right now which includes the BCCI. Everything else is for the future. Who knows these countries might be on good terms by then.

One interesting detail Cricinfo didn't mention was what happens if India doesn't qualify for the CT knockouts and/or Pakistan doesn't qualify for the T20 WC final (assuming the semi would have been in SL anyway).

Will it be changed back to the original host?

Cricinfo changed it

ESPNcricinfo has seen a resolution with details of the agreement, which went through an ICC board vote. In the agreement, during the 2024-2027 event cycle, all matches involving India in an event hosted in Pakistan will be played at a neutral venue, and in return all matches involving Pakistan in an event hosted by India will be played at a neutral venue. In both instances, all matches are taken to include knockout games such as the semis and the final.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Did you see same broadcasters / Sponsor's agree to Play india knockout match outside india when they alrebuy the rights of Indian territory at massive 3.1bn deals ?

talk about ICC board resolution today. everything else is future You can make all the assumptions you want. here an excerpt from updated cricinfo article.

ESPNcricinfo has seen a resolution with details of the agreement, which went through an ICC board vote. In the agreement, during the 2024-2027 event cycle, all matches involving India in an event hosted in Pakistan will be played at a neutral venue, and in return all matches involving Pakistan in an event hosted by India will be played at a neutral venue. In both instances, all matches are taken to include knockout games such as the semis and the final.

 

[emranabbas]

Lmao..

Either you're too ignorant or innocent to not see what's happening before your very eyes.

But I ain't gonna stop you from using this manjhan until 2026 if it suits you.

don't tell us about those fake [powers BBCI hold

you were the same people who said pakistani's are delusional and CT25 is shifting out of Pakistan to south Africa, then uae, then India then you people said if Pakistan don't accept hybrid model for nothing in return in 24 hours then CT will be shifted

this thread show who are the delusional ones

 

[Mesozoic]

don't tell us about those fake [powers BBCI hold

you were the same people who said pakistani's are delusional and CT25 is shifting out of Pakistan to south Africa, then uae, then India then you people said if Pakistan don't accept hybrid model for nothing in return in 24 hours then CT will be shifted

this thread show who are the delusional ones

As I said above..these are all "Choti choti Khushiyaa" that Pakistanis are well known for. We didn't say anything about the 24 hrs deadline or the CT getting shifted to South Africa...those were all media reports which were quoted.

With all the "fake power" BCCI has , they have now successfully shifted a third of your tournament outside your country in exchange of a neutral venue in a tournament which is being co-hosted anyways..

You wanna hide your humiliation and do bhangra over it? You're free to do so lol.

 

[stani_pak]

Yes we're really hurt that 1/3rd of a tournament is taken out of Pakistan and Pakistan would be playing in Sri Lanka in 2026 which we are co-hosting anyways.

The reality is India vs Pakistan in 2026 was going to take place in India even if Sri Lanka was co-host, ICC and BCCI had that already in mind but now with this new agreement it takes that all important cash cow match away from Indian Soil.

 

[Local.Dada]

Love the press release “agree to “Hybrid” Model” no “fusion model” or other synonyms

 

[FearlessRoar]

Champions Trophy 2025 Venue Out But India, BCCI Pay Big Price Due To ICC 'Compromise'​

The confusion surrounding the venue of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is over. After months of delay, the International Cricket Council (ICC) finally officially declared the venues for the elite event. "ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 to be played across Pakistan and a neutral venue," the ICC said in a statement. It means India will play its matches in a neutral venue, including the knockout games (if it qualifies). In another major decision, the Jay Shah-led world body has declared that all India vs Pakistan cricket matches in ICC events, hosted by the two countries, will be played at neutral venues till 2027.

"India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue, the ICC Board confirmed on Thursday, 19 December," the statement said.

"This will apply to the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 (hosted by Pakistan), set to be played in February and March 2025, as well as the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 (hosted by India) and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 (hosted by India and Sri Lanka)."

The 'compromise' on the part of the ICC means that for the first time, the Indian cricket team will have to move out from its own country to play Pakistan in an ICC event, despite being the host or co-host. For a country that boasts itself to be a cricket power-house, that might hurt.

India and Pakistan have played each other only in ICC or Asian Cricket Council (ACC) events in more than a decade now. In this duration, whenever Pakistan has hosted an ICC or ACC event, India did not travel to the country and played its matches at a neutral venue.

India last toured Pakistan for a bilateral series in 2005-06. Pakistan last toured India for a bilateral series in 2012-13.

There was a long impasse surrounding the hosting venue of the 2025 Champions Trophy. The problem started after the BCCI said that it would not be sending the Indian cricket team to Pakistan, the designated hosts of the Champions Trophy, upon not receiving any clearance from the Indian government. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) then fumed and was not ready to accept a hybrid model of hosting.

Then they said that the same 'hybrid model' would have to be adopted when India hosts an ICC event. It took a long time to come to the compromise, but now a middle-ground has been reached.

The ICC also awarded the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2028 hosting rights to Pakistan.

"It was also announced that the PCB has been awarded hosting rights of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2028, where neutral venue arrangements will also apply. Cricket Australia is set to host one of the senior ICC women's events during the period 2029 to 2031," the ICC said in a release.

"The schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be confirmed soon, with Pakistan aiming to defend the title they won in 2017. The eight-team event will feature Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, and South Africa, alongside hosts Pakistan."

 

[Local.Dada]

The reality is India vs Pakistan in 2026 was going to take place in India even if Sri Lanka was co-host, ICC and BCCI had that already in mind but now with this new agreement it takes that all important cash cow match away from Indian Soil.

in a way that’s good. Hosting a Ind-Pak match in India is a huge security risk and nuisance. Pak fans won’t be allowed anyways so might as well get a India-Pak in Srilanka where both set of fans can travel. The real money comes from broadcasting anyways.

Having said that Indian board has not said a single statement since the beginning except “subject to govt approval”. Pak board on the other hand was giving statements every day about no hybrid model this-that and ended up accepting it and even more so it explicitly says “hybrid” model.

If you think of this as a win for Pak- go crazy

 

[Mesozoic]

The reality is India vs Pakistan in 2026 was going to take place in India even if Sri Lanka was co-host, ICC and BCCI had that already in mind but now with this new agreement it takes that all important cash cow match away from Indian Soil.

BCCI will make sure India won't set it's foot outside the country no matter what. More likelihood of Pakistan being placed in a different group. Make of that what you will.

Unless and until RPS Colombo is awarded the final (which is fine as they're the co-hosts), India ain't playing a single game away from home.

Secondly, it won't matter much if the game is played in or outside of India as far as $$$ are concerned. Don't know why you think that matters.

 

[oatmeal]

People make these country level political disputes as their personal ego battles and think its a win loss for them personally.

Reality is both parties have leverage as ICC doesnt want to lose their cash cow broadcasting money and countries dont want to lose their revenue share which is tens to hundreds of millions of dollars. So a resolution was in everyone's interest.

BCCI has far more leverage given India's bigger economy and share of the broadcasting revenue market. But it also has more mouths to feed and more to lose from jeopardising the broadcasting money in this cycle. The next cycle money will for sure be far less in inflation adjusted terms now that the players in the market are fewer. It also has a government red line of not travelling to Pakistan that it cannot give up.

Pakistan tried to force BCCI's hand to travel to pak and quickly realised it was futile. So they proposed a counter measure to get a measure of a win back. PCB also has to answer to a domestic audience and political criticism so they cant be seen as bowing to an arch rival. So ICC brokered an agreement where everyone can claim some positive result and the event can go ahead.

 

[kingusama92]

From a cricketing perspective, certain elements of this news are depressing.

CT semi + final could be in SL (hopefully they choose Dubai)
At least one T20 WC semi will be in SL.
T20 Final is in SL.
India-Pakistan game will be In SL for T20 WC (unless different groups which I doubt).

Why do I hate it? It's such a terrible country to host big games in. It rains so much.

 

[Mesozoic]

If you think of this as a win for Pak- go crazy

Posters here had put way too much buck on Naqvi's so called genius and treated him as some medieval messiah who would drag India to Lahore or kick them out completely, so it's natural that they're trying to cope in whatever ways possible now that the tail has been tucked in.

 

[stani_pak]

BCCI will make sure India won't set it's foot outside the country no matter what. More likelihood of Pakistan being placed in a different group. Make of that what you will.

Unless and until RPS Colombo is awarded the final (which is fine as they're the co-hosts), India ain't playing a single game away from home.

Secondly, it won't matter much if the game is played in or outside of India as far as $$$ are concerned. Don't know why you think that matters.

Lets say BCCI respect the agreement, and I dont think they will, I do think after champions trophy BCCI will pull off some trick and find a way not to accept the agreement, so there is that chance BCCI does not step foot outside of India

However I doubt ICC and BCCI will take away india and Pakistan being in the same group, after 2011, they have always been same group and dont see that trend being changed anytime

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

BCCI will make sure India won't set it's foot outside the country no matter what. More likelihood of Pakistan being placed in a different group. Make of that what you will.

Unless and until RPS Colombo is awarded the final (which is fine as they're the co-hosts), India ain't playing a single game away from home.

Secondly, it won't matter much if the game is played in or outside of India as far as $$$ are concerned. Don't know why you think that matters.

Bruh why would Broadcasters agree to group change? if it was that easy it could have happened in CT 2025 and BCCI could have said no to hybrid in 2026 now did it?

BCCI sends its team to neutral or not.. thats up-to them but one thing is certain that Pak will not travel to India and Board meeting approval means PCB now cant be coerced in doing so with threat of consequences

 

[stani_pak]

in a way that’s good. Hosting a Ind-Pak match in India is a huge security risk and nuisance. Pak fans won’t be allowed anyways so might as well get a India-Pak in Srilanka where both set of fans can travel. The real money comes from broadcasting anyways.

Having said that Indian board has not said a single statement since the beginning except “subject to govt approval”. Pak board on the other hand was giving statements every day about no hybrid model this-that and ended up accepting it and even more so it explicitly says “hybrid” model.

If you think of this as a win for Pak- go crazy

Its not a win, a true win would be to have a whole tourney in Pakistan, however if India loses a match in India despite being all powerful, if that does happen that is a loss for India but I think BCCI will find a trick and not end up accepting the agreement, the BCCI can never be trusted

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Its not a win, a true win would be to have a whole tourney in Pakistan, however if India loses a match in India despite being all powerful, if that does happen that is a loss for India but I think BCCI will find a trick and not end up accepting the agreement, the BCCI can never be trusted

there is no trick left. Board meeting approval stamp is important. PCB cant control what BCCI will do in future but they. can certainly refuse to travel to India without any threat of consequences from ICC

 

[cricketjoshila]

ICC doesnt want to give Disney-Star any chance or excuse to renegotiate its broadcast deal for the cycle.

This arrangement satisfies India's insistence of not playing any matches in Pakistan and gives PCB a reciprocal win on the same measure being applied to India hosted tourneys too they can sell to their domestic audience.

I think Finals will still be held in India but one semi final and Pakistan's path will to the final will be held outside. If Pakistan makes the finals, I doubt PCB will make a big deal at the time.

T20WC is co hosted. So one semi final will be in Sri Lanka whether it's Pakistan or anyone else.

All eyes will be on the format.

 

[cricketjoshila]

From a cricketing perspective, certain elements of this news are depressing.

CT semi + final could be in SL (hopefully they choose Dubai)
At least one T20 WC semi will be in SL.
T20 Final is in SL.
India-Pakistan game will be In SL for T20 WC (unless different groups which I doubt).

Why do I hate it? It's such a terrible country to host big games in. It rains so much.

Incorrect.

T20WC final will be in India. Sri Lanka is the co host they always were. So one semi final was always scheduled in SL.

 

[Bhaijaan]

See you on the 23rd of Feb

 

[stani_pak]

Incorrect.

T20WC final will be in India. Sri Lanka is the co host they always were. So one semi final was always scheduled in SL.

Is it written or proven that final will be in India

 

[kingusama92]

Incorrect.

T20WC final will be in India. Sri Lanka is the co host they always were. So one semi final was always scheduled in SL.

ESPNcricinfo has seen a resolution with details of the agreement, which went through an ICC board vote. In the agreement, during the 2024-2027 event cycle, all matches involving India in an event hosted in Pakistan will be played at a neutral venue, and in return all matches involving Pakistan in an event hosted by India will be played at a neutral venue. In both instances, all matches are taken to include knockout games such as the semis and the final.

 

[cricketjoshila]

according to Geo News , this arrangement will apply to knock out as well. Since its approved by Board , ICC cant force Pak to travel to India anyway now. If India refuses , Pak will refuse too. Another deadlock awaits

Board can be reconvened and new approval can be taken. No?

ICC release mentions nothing about knockout matches.

In all probability Pakistan loses out on 5 matches of CT. India at the worst loses out on one match(unconfirmed).

 

[cricketjoshila]

Is it written or proven that final will be in India

Is it written it won't be?

 

[cricketjoshila]

ESPNcricinfo has seen a resolution with details of the agreement, which went through an ICC board vote. In the agreement, during the 2024-2027 event cycle, all matches involving India in an event hosted in Pakistan will be played at a neutral venue, and in return all matches involving Pakistan in an event hosted by India will be played at a neutral venue. In both instances, all matches are taken to include knockout games such as the semis and the final.

Read the ICC press release. It mentions nothing about knockout matches.

 

[kingusama92]

Read the ICC press release. It mentions nothing about knockout matches.

Cricinfo read the details itself. It seems clear and cut.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Indians badly hurt and already making up stories about what may happen in 2026 and how they plan to sabotage agreements.

PCB did well here.

PCB lost hosting rights of including as semi and a final 5 matches.

India at worst lost hosting right of one match.

Who did well?

 

[cricketjoshila]

Cricinfo read the details itself. It seems clear and cut.

Even Cricinfo has been reporting lot of incorrect things on this particular matter.

The ICC press release is the official document.

 

[kingusama92]

Even Cricinfo has been reporting lot of incorrect things on this particular matter.

The ICC press release is the official document.

The ICC press release is essentially saying the same thing.

"This will apply to the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 (hosted by Pakistan), set to be played in February and March 2025, as well as the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 (hosted by India) and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (hosted by India and Sri Lanka)."

To be fair, the ICC press release also doesn't say the CT knockout will be outside Pakistan. They gave minimal details in the release.

 

[stani_pak]

Is it written it won't be?

Is there proof of what your saying is what I am simply asking

 

[AAli98]

Ind pak games lost there charm decades ago.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Board can be reconvened and new approval can be taken. No?

ICC release mentions nothing about knockout matches.

In all probability Pakistan loses out on 5 matches of CT. India at the worst loses out on one match(unconfirmed).

that one match is a big one where host has to travel.

Board can do anything. we will talk about what they did today

also it applies to knockout. ESPN has confirmed it. read again

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Read the ICC press release. It mentions nothing about knockout matches.

It does nt mention knock out , does it mean its not their in resolution? have you seen it? ESPN says they seen it

 

[cricketjoshila]

The ICC press release is essentially saying the same thing.

"This will apply to the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 (hosted by Pakistan), set to be played in February and March 2025, as well as the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 (hosted by India) and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (hosted by India and Sri Lanka)."

To be fair, the ICC press release also doesn't say the CT knockout will be outside Pakistan. They gave minimal details in the release.

They will release the schedule soon. Mentioning the place of final and semi final both were to be in Pakistan.

T20WC schedule isn't going to come out soon. That's the trick.

 

[cricketjoshila]

It does nt mention knock out , does it mean its not their in resolution? have you seen it? ESPN says they seen it

I have read the ICC press release and it says nothing about knockouts.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

They will release the schedule soon. Mentioning the place of final and semi final both were to be in Pakistan.

T20WC schedule isn't going to come out soon. That's the trick.

you said nothing will be official about Hybrid being applied to India’s tournament. now we have board approved resolution

Nothing you said on this forum has turned out to be 100% true but you can blame ESPN to be inaccurate sometimes

Lets assume India refuses to travel for knockout , So will PCB.. on this point you were of view that ICC can go ahead and kick us out Do you even read what you write here non stop?

 

[cricketjoshila]

that one match is a big one where host has to travel.

Board can do anything. we will talk about what they did today

also it applies to knockout. ESPN has confirmed it. read again

Which big match? Have you seen the schedule of the T20WC? Are India and Pakistan in the same group?

Yes let's talk about today. PCB is losing out on hosting of 5 matches.

If India and Pakistan are in separate groups in the T20WC, India won't be losing hosting right of any matches.