[Reports] UAE to be considered as co-host for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 amidst India's travel concerns and the return of the 'Hybrid Model'

[BouncerGuy]

As per reports:

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, featuring teams including the host nation Pakistan, along with Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, and South Africa. India has expressed reluctance to travel to Pakistan due to concerns, which has led the ICC to consider contingency plans.

One significant option being discussed is a hybrid hosting model involving the UAE as a co-host. This model would see some of the tournament's matches played in the UAE, potentially easing travel logistics and addressing India's concerns. The ICC is contemplating this hybrid approach, which could impact the scheduling of key games, including the semi-finals and final.

The ICC's annual conference in Colombo from July 19 to 22 will be crucial in determining whether this hybrid model will be adopted. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) strongly opposes the hybrid model and insists that the entire tournament should be hosted solely in Pakistan. The final decision will be made based on discussions at the conference, with the event schedule to be released shortly thereafter if the hybrid model is approved.​

 

[Rajdeep]

Co-hosted meaning the expenses and profit of the UAE legs of the matches will be on ECB (Emirates cricket board)?

If that is the case PCB will not make much profit either. They should have either accepted the hybrid model or had that tournament hosted in Pakistan without India.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

PCB and Pakistanis going to get a reality check..

 

[Savak]

Co-hosted meaning the expenses and profit of the UAE legs of the matches will be on ECB (Emirates cricket board)?

If that is the case PCB will not make much profit either. They should have either accepted the hybrid model or had that tournament hosted in Pakistan without India.

ICC are never going to do an ICC event without India.

 

[RidiculousMan]

It will be a hybrid model.

Last year's Asia Cup showed a clear picture of where India stands when it comes to touring Pakistan. That picture is not changing anytime soon.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Can we not play some games in Indian occupied Punjab? Will ease travel concerns even more.

 

[RidiculousMan]

It will be a hybrid model.

Last year's Asia Cup showed a clear picture of where India stands when it comes to touring Pakistan. That picture is not changing anytime soon.

That being said, If I'm PCB. I will be exploring the option of standing my ground of having all of Pakistan's matches being played in Pakistan.

It's upto ICC then to keep or separate India and Pakistan in the same group. If India and Pakistan come across in a Semi Final then I'm fortifying the game if India doesn't come in Pakistan. If Pakistan comes across India in a Final then I'm suggesting for a Trophy share or I'm fortifying that game as well. Unless of course India comes in Pakistan to play the one knockout game.

 

[SM1989]

If PCB is forced into a hybrid model, then they should atleast forfeit the india match a day before just to stick it to the ICC.

 

[Savak]

If PCB is forced into a hybrid model, then they should atleast forfeit the india match a day before just to stick it to the ICC.

This stance is not practical, the absence of the Indo Pakistan match will cause a loss to the ICC and that loss will affect PCB's share of ICC revenue share negatively.

PCB's doesn't have any bargaining chips.

 

[Mesozoic]

Good..

To avoid this yearly drama, no ICC/ACC event from now on should be awarded to India or Pakistan solely. They should always co-host with SL or UAE Or Bangladesh and be done with it.

 

[Barragan]

As expected.

This why Pak should do the same for the T20 world cup in 26.

Ask for a hybrid model and even the game against ind should be played on a neutral venue.

I hope the pcb has some spine to do that and if icc doesn't comply, then pull out of the event.

Simple.

 

[SM1989]

This stance is not practical, the absence of the Indo Pakistan match will cause a loss to the ICC and that loss will affect PCB's share of ICC revenue share negatively.

PCB's doesn't have any bargaining chips.

Sometimes money needs to be burnt to send a message.

 

[Concerned]

Had Pakistan been a better team, they would have more power on the world stage.

Will not be surprised if the whole tournament gets moved closer to the time.

 

[Kianig89]

This was bound to happen, BCcI is like another ImF for Pakistan

 

[shah9425]

No hybrid model should be accepted

Otherwise forfeit the tournament time to send some message to spineless ICC

 

[sweep_shot]

If Pakistan end up being okay with this, they would come off as weak. They should pull out if there is a co-host.

 

[Kianig89]

Best option is to award this tourney to UAE and let it continue, no point sharing it knowing the final will also be in Emirates, PCB needs to take the pill. Is Pakistan cricket affairs still not sustainable after 9 editions of PSL

 

[followed]

Why did Pakistan sent their team to India for world cup 2023.

Pakistan should host the champions trophy without India if they don't want to come and they should definitely not go to India for 2026 T20 wc.This BCCI need to be taught a It's about time for PCB to hold the ground.

 

[cricketjoshila]

As expected.

This why Pak should do the same for the T20 world cup in 26.

Ask for a hybrid model and even the game against ind should be played on a neutral venue.

I hope the pcb has some spine to do that and if icc doesn't comply, then pull out of the event.

Simple.

2026 T20WC has SL as co hosts.

Pakistan can pull out like they did in 2023.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Why did Pakistan sent their team to India for world cup 2023.

Pakistan should host the champions trophy without India if they don't want to come and they should definitely not go to India for 2026 T20 wc.These mfers BCCI need to be taught a It's about time for PCB to hold the ground.

Who will pay the ICC its revenues? PCB? Pakistan government? Who?

 

[cricketjoshila]

If Pakistan end up being okay with this, they would come off as weak. They should pull out if there is a co-host.

All this bravado is good if you don't need the money to pay the bills.

50 per cent of PCB revenues are from the ICC.

 

[followed]

Who will pay the ICC its revenues? PCB? Pakistan government? Who?

Who the heck cares about revenue. If icc wants to ban Pakistan let be it. I just want them to stand their ground this time against mfers BCCI.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

UAE can't be co hosts when they are not taking part themselves. This is just hybrid model

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Who the heck cares about revenue. If icc wants to ban Pakistan let be it. I just want them to stand their ground this time against mfers BCCI.

They have never done that and most likely won't this time either.

 

[followed]

They have never done that and most likely won't this time either.

I know they just lay on the ground for the predators BCCI but this time they have to do it.

 

[ravisurya]

Can we not play some games in Indian occupied Punjab? Will ease travel concerns even more.

Maybe India would consider traveling if most of the matches are in Pakistan occupied balochistan.

 

[sweep_shot]

Who the heck cares about revenue. If icc wants to ban Pakistan let be it. I just want them to stand their ground this time against mfers BCCI.

Some people are very obsessed with revenues. While revenue is important, it doesn't mean one should surrender dignity/self-respect.

Pakistan should definitely stand their ground for a change. Pakistan should also refuse to play in India if India don't come.

 

[Devadwal]

Some people are very obsessed with revenues. While revenue is important, it doesn't mean one should surrender dignity/self-respect.

Pakistan should definitely stand their ground for a change. Pakistan should also refuse to play in India if India don't come.

Bangladesh should also support Pakistan and say no to hybrid model. Can they have courage fo tell this to BCCI/ ICC.

If all team except BCCi can rejected the hybrid models then things will be easy for Pakistan.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Maybe India would consider traveling if most of the matches are in Pakistan occupied balochistan.

Jay Shah should present this case in the ICC board meeting.

 

[sweep_shot]

Bangladesh should also support Pakistan and say no to hybrid model. Can they have courage fo tell this to BCCI/ ICC.

If all team except BCCi can rejected the hybrid models then things will be easy for Pakistan.

Why bring in Bangladesh here? Topic is not about Bangladesh.

 

[Devadwal]

Why bring in Bangladesh here? Topic is not about Bangladesh.

Just not bangladesh but if all other seven team can support Pakistan then BCCI has no option then comes to Pakistan or just not play the Champion trophy .

 

[sweep_shot]

Just not bangladesh but if all other seven team can support Pakistan then BCCI has no option then comes to Pakistan or just not play the Champion trophy .

I believe other 6 teams are okay to come to Pakistan. Only India seem to have issues.

England, Australia, South Africa, and NZ toured Pakistan recently. So did BD. Afghanistan also came for Asia Cup.

 

[U$ofA]

Who the heck cares about revenue. If icc wants to ban Pakistan let be it. I just want them to stand their ground this time against mfers BCCI.

Easy for you to say. The people involved do. A lot of people, considering PCB employs a whole bunch.

 

[Barragan]

2026 T20WC has SL as co hosts.

Pakistan can pull out like they did in 2023.

Pak didn't pull out of 23 world cup and there wasn't a strong enough reason to either.

Yes, SL are co-hosts, but if you read my post, then you'll see I said the Pak vs ind game should also be on a neutral venue.

It won't happen, so pulling out of that game will be best.

 

[Pakpak]

As expected.

This why Pak should do the same for the T20 world cup in 26.

Ask for a hybrid model and even the game against ind should be played on a neutral venue.

I hope the pcb has some spine to do that and if icc doesn't comply, then pull out of the event.

Simple.

If we had a spine we would never ever attend any more games in India.

Should have not attended a single game in India since 2011 WC. But every few years like bayghairats we will turn up.

 

[Cric_lover4487]

Beggars can't be chosers.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Pak didn't pull out of 23 world cup and there wasn't a strong enough reason to either.

Yes, SL are co-hosts, but if you read my post, then you'll see I said the Pak vs ind game should also be on a neutral venue.

It won't happen, so pulling out will be best.

Pulling out will cost PCB $34 million. Unless there is someone who is ready to give PCB that money, they are not pulling out.

 

[pratiktc]

As an associate nation, UAE deserves a share of the pie if they end up hosting all or part of the tournament, given that their team will not be participating.

Ideally this should come out of PCB's earnings share. BCCI can propose a generous gesture in ICC meet to cover part or all of the UAE share out of BCCI share.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Who the heck cares about revenue. If icc wants to ban Pakistan let be it. I just want them to stand their ground this time against mfers BCCI.

Unless you are going to pay PCB $34mn that it will lose, its all big talk.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Some people are very obsessed with revenues. While revenue is important, it doesn't mean one should surrender dignity/self-respect.

Pakistan should definitely stand their ground for a change. Pakistan should also refuse to play in India if India don't come.

So you will pay PCB's bills?

Because with every pull out, its a loss of $34mn for the PCB.

 

[Barragan]

Pulling out will cost PCB $34 million. Unless there is someone who is ready to give PCB that money, they are not pulling out.

What would be the right move and what the pcb does are two different things.

Ofc, the pcb leeches won't want to pull out. They get treated like dogs and will continue to be, unless they take such drastic measures.

In Pak the whole political scenery can change rapidly, so I'm hoping for some heads with a spine.

 

[Vikram1989]

As an associate nation, UAE deserves a share of the pie if they end up hosting all or part of the tournament, given that their team will not be participating.

I think if it's hybrid model,bcci can do it.if uae is co host,then it will get its share from ticket receipts and other co host rights I believe

 

[cricketjoshila]

What would be the right move and what the pcb does are two different things.

Ofc, the pcb leeches won't want to pull out. They get treated like dogs and will continue to be, unless they take such drastic measures.

In Pak the whole political scenery can change rapidly, so I'm hoping for some heads with a spine.

At the end of the day PCB has to be practical. They need the money to run the show.

 

[Devadwal]

I believe other 6 teams are okay to come to Pakistan. Only India seem to have issues.

England, Australia, South Africa, and NZ toured Pakistan recently. So did BD. Afghanistan also came for Asia Cup.

Group A has team - India , pakistan , NZ and Bangladesh .

If pakistan , Bangladesh and NZ say they will not accept hybrid model because of traveling then ICC will think twice .

But can they have courage to tell BCCI or ICC??

 

[Barragan]

At the end of the day PCB has to be practical. They need the money to run the show.

At the end of the day, the nation also deserves to be treated with respect.

 

[cricketjoshila]

At the end of the day, the nation also deserves to be treated with respect.

Respect is earned not demanded.If as a nation you are perpetually in front of the IMF then people know that respect doesn't run your show, money does.

 

[U$ofA]

I believe other 6 teams are okay to come to Pakistan. Only India seem to have issues.

England, Australia, South Africa, and NZ toured Pakistan recently. So did BD. Afghanistan also came for Asia Cup.

So, if everyone else is ok, you only need one more. Do not consider India, move on to the next team. Simple. Problem solved.

But ICC and PCB will not do that. Because, just as important (if not more) as hosting is to earn the big $$$$$. For that to happen, India has to play.

I seriously doubt that this much hoopla would have been created if Zim was the team involved. Or for that matter, SL or WI.

 

[Barragan]

Respect is earned not demanded.If as a nation you are perpetually in front of the IMF then people know that respect doesn't run your show, money does.

This is exactly the problem.

Situations like this cause disrespect and to treat it like a dog.

Pulling out is the first step to getting things right.

However, those at the top are dogs and will be treated as such.

 

[Barragan]

If we had a spine we would never ever attend any more games in India.

Should have not attended a single game in India since 2011 WC. But every few years like bayghairats we will turn up.

100%

Those at the top are beyond shameless.

 

[sweep_shot]

The reason why BCCI became very powerful was because no board (not even England and Australia) were standing up to their nonsense. The nonsense should've been crushed years ago.

BCCI is a board that doesn't allow their players to play in other leagues but want foreign players to play in their league. I don't know how other boards are okay with it. This gave BCCI an advantage over the past 10-15 years and made them richer.

Cricket boards need to look at bigger pictures instead of always chasing short-term revenues. This includes PCB.

 

[cricketjoshila]

The reason why BCCI became very powerful was because no board (not even England and Australia) were standing up to their nonsense. The nonsense should've been crushed years ago.

BCCI is a board that doesn't allow their players to play in other leagues but want foreign players to play in their league. I don't know how other boards are okay with it. This gave BCCI an advantage over the past 10-15 years and made them richer.

Cricket boards need to look at bigger pictures instead of always chasing short-term revenues. This includes PCB.

BCCI and India hurt you bad.

Why will England or Australia fight with BCCI? What for?

Every board is paid an amount that's equal to 20 per cent of the players salary. If all Aussie players get sold for 10mn usd in total, BCCI will pay CA 2mn usd separately for their participation.

BCCI is powerful because they bring the money. And boards need to money to run the organisation.

 

[oatmeal]

It's all about leverage. PCB is within its rights to refuse to share hosting rights. ICC can't do anything legally.

But it also kills the tournament and consequently a lot of PCB's own revenue share.

ICC will put backroom pressure on the PCB and PCB doesn't have any leverage unless the government steps in to make up for the lost revenue which I doubt will happen

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

It's all about leverage. PCB is within its rights to refuse to share hosting rights. ICC can't do anything legally.

But it also kills the tournament and consequently a lot of PCB's own revenue share.

ICC will put backroom pressure on the PCB and PCB doesn't have any leverage unless the government steps in to make up for the lost revenue which I doubt will happen

Don't you remember 2011 World Cup hosting rights of PCB?

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

If we had a spine we would never ever attend any more games in India.

Should have not attended a single game in India since 2011 WC. But every few years like bayghairats we will turn up.

What if it turns out the ICC can function very well without the PCB? Where will Pakistan cricket go? Do you wish for Pakistan to boycott itself out of ICC?
Its easy to have such bravado when one doesn't have responsibility of the nation.

 

[gibsyhesperis]

I posted this in mid-June :

“ Prediction
1) A hybrid model will happen because the BCCI will want it
2) No one will complain, apart from Pakistan naturally
3) Pakistan will receive nothing in return
4) Pakistan will not withdraw.

Posters on PP will get irate.
The world will move on.”


Was I particularly prescient that day —no, it was blindingly obvious.
Pakistan either deals with the hybrid model or sulks in a corner.
No other country will come to Pakistan’ support for fear of annoying India.
To be honest, one cares much what Pakistan or the PCB thinks or does. They have no clout or voice.

 

[SM1989]

So you will pay PCB's bills?

Because with every pull out, its a loss of $34mn for the PCB.

Happy to have the PCB go out of business if it has to in order to stick it to the ICC and BCCI. Its not like pakistan cricket is bringing happiness to its citizens, so might as well shut it down.

 

[oatmeal]

Don't you remember 2011 World Cup hosting rights of PCB?

2011 was just two years after the attack. ICC could easily invoke force majeure and PCB couldn't do much about it.

2025 is different, there has been cricket scheduled in Pakistan since then. ICC cannot legally penalise if PCB doesn't agree to share hosting rights.

That doesn't mean ICC won't arm twist PCB to save the tournament because CT is pretty much dead without India's participation

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

2011 was just two years after the attack. ICC could easily invoke force majeure and PCB couldn't do much about it.

2025 is different, there has been cricket scheduled in Pakistan since then. ICC cannot legally penalise if PCB doesn't agree to share hosting rights.

That doesn't mean ICC won't arm twist PCB to save the tournament because CT is pretty much dead without India's participation

You use the word legally a lot. What legal system are you talking about here?
Its an ICC event, how does PCB gets authority over an ICC event? You are the host but the even still belongs to ICC. There is a difference between assigned host and the owner.

 

[oatmeal]

You use the word legally a lot. What legal system are you talking about here?
Its an ICC event, how does PCB gets authority over an ICC event? You are the host but the even still belongs to ICC. There is a difference between assigned host and the owner.

There are contracts signed beforehand. It's not decided unilaterally by the ICC. And any party which breaches contract opens itself to legal action.

But it won't come to that because there will be deals cut to move to a hybrid model

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

There are contracts signed beforehand. It's not decided unilaterally by the ICC. And any party which breaches contract opens itself to legal action.

But it won't come to that because there will be deals cut to move to a hybrid model

So do we have the details of these contracts?

 

[oatmeal]

So do we have the details of these contracts?

Of course we don't. ICC isn't a public body and isn't required to disclose them.

But typically in any contract, there are escape clauses and penalties for breach. In Pakistan's case I'm sure there is a escape clause if the security situation deteriorates. But I don't think PCB would have agreed to an escape clause if there is no government approval.

So it gives them room to negotiate the change and try to get something in return for India moving it's games outside.

But PCB doesn't have much leverage because they are desperate to host an ICC multi nation tournament. They will have to aggree to india playing it's games outside, the question remains about how much of the rest of the tournament they will give up

 

[Cric_lover4487]

There is no incentive for any PCB chief to fight it out because his chairmanship itself is not secure and he can lose it anyday. It's better to make hay while it shines. Accept hybrid and recieve a handout from BCCI.

 

[Kianig89]

For a change PCB should man up, whatever the consequences as they say Darr ke agey Jeet hai

 

[FearlessRoar]

As per media Reports

The PCB stands firm on its stance of hosting all of Champions Trophy 2025 matches in the country despite rumours of a neutral venue or plan B.

The PCB strongly believes that since the event is of Pakistan, it should be completely staged in Pakistan. The International Cricket Council's (ICC) annual meeting is scheduled in Colombo from July 19 to 22 and the PCB delegation will go there with a strong stance of hosting all the matches in the country.

Except India, all eight teams that will participate in the Champions Trophy have already played in Pakistan and the PCB believes that India does not have a strong reason not to come here.

If India decides not to travel for the Champions Trophy, then Pakistan will not go to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup which the Blues will co-host with Sri Lanka.

 

[Kriketer]

Beggars can't be chosers.

Not sure why India begs for games against Pakistan in big events. If they had any shame they would stay out of playing Pakistan completely even in world cups, but them being shameless they pick and choose when they want to be shame and when they don't. Will not play bilateral series because politicians and their Bharti little emotions are involved, but all goes out the window when it comes to major tournaments and whole nation comes to stand still in a game against Pakistan . Shameless is the only word that would describe their hypocrisy

 

[arunp]

Sometimes money needs to be burnt to send a message.

Pakistan/PCB does not have money to burn.

 

[shortbread]

Just to clarify, nearly 6% of ICCs revenue is shared with PCB, ballpark $35 million. This is PCBs most lucrative income stream. Even if one fully believes PCBs statements, the PSL supposedly makes an annual profit of approx. $2.5 million. Chalk and cheese.

So to break ranks with the ICC and going rouge is simply unaffordable. The best answer to BCCIs arrogance is to beat them.on the field repeatedly, and tell the world they're avoiding playing Pakistan due to the fear of losing.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

If this is what they plan to do then I would rather that they take the entire tournament out of Pakistan.

I can't bear this hybid model. Its absolutely dumb and brainless. If India refuse to come I really hope PCB show some spine for once and forfeit the match or something. I don't care how much money they lose because of it.

 

[MenInG]

Time for Sethi to comeback - he's the hybrid model expert.

 

[arunp]

Time for Sethi to comeback - he's the hybrid model expert.

He is an expert in threatening with retaliation but then agreeing on hybrid model and sending Pakistan team to India

 

[NishanKonar]

The reason why BCCI became very powerful was because no board (not even England and Australia) were standing up to their nonsense. The nonsense should've been crushed years ago.

BCCI is a board that doesn't allow their players to play in other leagues but want foreign players to play in their league. I don't know how other boards are okay with it. This gave BCCI an advantage over the past 10-15 years and made them richer.

Cricket boards need to look at bigger pictures instead of always chasing short-term revenues. This includes PCB.

Actually England, Australia looks at the bigger picture & put their own financial interests ahead of anything else. They understand their cricket systems wont survive against other sports like football, rugby, AFL without financial support from India ( via tours / IPL )

The only reason that young athletes in Australia / NZ / South Africa choose cricket over rugby / AFL is the lure of a fat IPL contract

South Africa learnt this the hard way when they picked up needless fights under Haroon Lorgat and got into a financial mess. Graeme Smith had to beg BCCI for financial help to stay afloat

Its in the best interests of every board to do what the BCCI wants. Harsh but true. Its unfortunate that Pakistan cannot do so bcoz of political climate but it wud be foolish for other boards to pick up fight with BCCI over Pakistan

 

[Red-Indian]

If this is what they plan to do then I would rather that they take the entire tournament out of Pakistan.

I can't bear this hybid model. Its absolutely dumb and brainless. If India refuse to come I really hope PCB show some spine for once and forfeit the match or something. I don't care how much money they lose because of it.

It's really funny how everyone involved is only speaking to the media through backchannels refusing to put their names out or issue a proper official statement. The closest has been Rajiv Shukla who's denied that any decision has been made.

It's an incredibly complicated decision. A replacement of India or lack of an India Pakistan game allows the TV rights to be renegotiated. This could result in a loss to international cricket of anything between $200m to $400m (my estimate). The losses will flow all the way down. The BCCI will face the biggest loss but it will go down to every small Associate country.

The big players will survive it. They have enough income from the leagues they play in. The real hit will be to the hundreds of low-level professional and semi-professionally players who depend on their share of the ICC money.

Everybody involved needs to cool down and take calm decisions. I honestly think they will. I think (and hope) there's furious negotiations going on in the background which is why nobody's willing to come out and openly say anything.

 

[NishanKonar]

It's really funny how everyone involved is only speaking to the media through backchannels refusing to put their names out or issue a proper official statement. The closest has been Rajiv Shukla who's denied that any decision has been made.

It's an incredibly complicated decision. A replacement of India or lack of an India Pakistan game allows the TV rights to be renegotiated. This could result in a loss to international cricket of anything between $200m to $400m (my estimate). The losses will flow all the way down. The BCCI will face the biggest loss but it will go down to every small Associate country.

The big players will survive it. They have enough income from the leagues they play in. The real hit will be to the hundreds of low-level professional and semi-professionally players who depend on their share of the ICC money.

Everybody involved needs to cool down and take calm decisions. I honestly think they will. I think (and hope) there's furious negotiations going on in the background which is why nobody's willing to come out and openly say anything.

That's the whole point. Without India its the smaller nations especially Pakistan that will take bigger hit. There is no way Pakistan can host this CT without India. It will be financial disaster

All this bold talk is just false bravado. Meant to placate the masses. Pretty sure ultimately PCB will eat humble pie like they always do

 

[Red-Indian]

That's the whole point. Without India its the smaller nations especially Pakistan that will take bigger hit. There is no way Pakistan can host this CT without India. It will be financial disaster

All this bold talk is just false bravado. Meant to placate the masses. Pretty sure ultimately PCB will eat humble pie like they always do

If the PCB has a few decent negotiators, they could get the cricketing world to give them a few concessions to not make too much fuss. A triangular tournament with England or Australia involved, a couple of tours etc. They'll extract their own concessions from India in turn.

Nobody wants this to cause a major fracture in world cricket. If everyone behaves sensibly, it can be resolved.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

PCB must take a strict stance here either India should come to play in Pakistan or they should be replaced by Sri Lanka as the eighth team.

 

[rpant_gabba]

If Pakistan end up being okay with this, they would come off as weak. They should pull out if there is a co-host.

yeah, becos they have a great reputation for being being strong... voting against the Big 3 in 2014, boycotting the hybrid model for Asian cup 23, not traveling to India for WC23 and rebelling against the new revenue sharing model in 2023.

 

[gibsyhesperis]

PCB must take a strict stance here either India should come to play in Pakistan or they should be replaced by Sri Lanka as the eighth team.

Yeah right, and who exactly will listen to them ?
Not going to happen, get over it and move on.

 

[adi_62941]

Why can’t we forfeit our matches against India in ICC events, considering we always lose against them? BCCI and ICC are clearly manipulating the situation by organizing ICC matches between Pakistan and India without scheduling any bilateral series or tours in Pakistan, even during ICC events. They generate tons of profit by only playing against Pakistan and consistently beating us (of course, the profit is distributed among all members, but India takes the largest share). This is a clear failure of administration and management on our side. There are no competent chairmen left to take this matter seriously; all we have are big-mouthed individuals sitting in the PCB.

 

[adi_62941]

It's really funny how everyone involved is only speaking to the media through backchannels refusing to put their names out or issue a proper official statement. The closest has been Rajiv Shukla who's denied that any decision has been made.

It's an incredibly complicated decision. A replacement of India or lack of an India Pakistan game allows the TV rights to be renegotiated. This could result in a loss to international cricket of anything between $200m to $400m (my estimate). The losses will flow all the way down. The BCCI will face the biggest loss but it will go down to every small Associate country.

The big players will survive it. They have enough income from the leagues they play in. The real hit will be to the hundreds of low-level professional and semi-professionally players who depend on their share of the ICC money.

Everybody involved needs to cool down and take calm decisions. I honestly think they will. I think (and hope) there's furious negotiations going on in the background which is why nobody's willing to come out and openly say anything.

I agree. But at some point you have to take tough decisions otherwise we will make our case more weak. BCCI is playing big time with us. Atleast we can show them that we also have brain and can use it. Just forfeit the match on security reasons (we are losing to them anyways)

 

[arunp]

Why can’t we forfeit our matches against India in ICC events, considering we always lose against them? The BCCI and ICC are clearly manipulating the situation by organizing ICC matches between Pakistan and India without scheduling any bilateral series or tours in Pakistan, even during ICC events. They generate tons of profit by only playing against Pakistan and consistently beating us (of course, the profit is distributed among all members, but India takes the largest share). This is a clear failure of administration and management on our side. There are no competent chairmen left to take this matter seriously; all we have are big-mouthed individuals sitting in the PCB.

Because PCB wants that money. If they forfeit less money through the door. ICC revenue is the largest revenue for PCB. The whole thing is that ki sabse bada rupaiyaa.