Pakistan is slated to host the ICC Champions Trophy next year, but India's reluctance to participate has created significant challenges.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reportedly want a written guarantee from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), ensuring a hybrid model for the next four ICC events in India.

Shoaib Akhtar feels Pakistan should not boycott touring India but should be able to thrash their neighbours in their own backyard amidst row over ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has agreed to host the 2025 Champions Trophy under a hybrid model, with India playing its matches in Dubai due to security concerns. The PCB has also demanded that this model applies to all ICC events in India until 2031,

While the PCB had initially been adamant about the entire Champions Trophy taking place in Pakistan in the months of February and March next year, it reportedly accepted the hybrid model over the weekend following the ICC’s emergency board meeting.

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The PCB shows willingness to accept a Hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, conditional upon the ICC's consistent application until 2031. This proposal follows PCB's previous opposition and is influenced by political tensions with India.

The ICC Champions Trophy, according t​​​​o several reports will be played in the hybrid model, with the Pakistan Cricket Board finally agreeing to it. In this case, most of the matches will be held in Pakistan,

If accepted, India is likely to play its matches in UAE under the hybrid model including the semi-final and the final, given they qualify.