Inside Story: The ICC, PCB, and BCCI Drama
BCCI to ICC: Hey, has PCB agreed to the hybrid model for CT25?
ICC: No, they haven't agreed yet.
BCCI: Why?
ICC: They said no compromises this time. CT25 will only be played in Pakistan. I've tried my best to convince them.
BCCI: Alright, but we’re not coming to Pakistan for CT25.
ICC: Fine, don’t come who cares?
BCCI: Broadcasters and sponsors
ICC: Alright, I'll try again to convince PCB.
A few days later...
ICC to PCB: Hey, how are you? How’s your day?
PCB: Good. What about you?
ICC: We’re good too. Did you have your tea?
PCB: Yes, the tea was fantastic. Now, let’s get to the point!
ICC: Please accept the hybrid model for CT25. We have broadcasters, sponsors, and BCCI pushing us. We can't delay the schedule anymore.
PCB: This isn't our fault. No hybrid model. I repeat, no hybrid model.
ICC: Okay, let’s make a deal. I’ll give you 5 or 6
ICC events from 2030 to 2045, I promise.
PCB: Are you sure? Alright, done. But I have one condition.
ICC: Condition?
PCB: We won’t visit India for any ICC events in the future, and we’ll play our matches in a hybrid model, either in Dubai, Sri Lanka, or Bangladesh.
ICC: Okay, deal.
A few days later...
ICC to BCCI: PCB has agreed to the hybrid model for CT25, but they also have terms. They won’t visit India for any future ICC events and will play their matches in a hybrid model in places like Dubai, Sri Lanka, or Bangladesh.
BCCI: Let me discuss this with the BCCI officials.
ICC: Please inform us as soon as possible.