Last week, the ICC reached a consensus to conduct the eight-team competition in a hybrid model, allowing India to play its share of matches in Dubai while agreeing "in principle" to a similar arrangement in multi-lateral events till 2027.

The saga of next year's cricket Champions Trophy drags on, with sources saying Thursday that no agreement has been reached on a proposed hybrid format allowing India to play their matches

The saga of next year's cricket Champions Trophy drags on, with sources saying on Thursday that no agreement has been reached on a proposed

The complexities surrounding hosting the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan appear to be resolved. According to a report by Cricinfo, a key meeting took place on the sidelines of the ICC Board meeting between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and ICC Chairman Jay Shah.

Pakistan hopes it will get a fair deal on “equality” when the International Cricket Council virtually meets on Friday to finalize details for next year’s Champions Trophy.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is in Dubai, where the ICC has its headquarters, to finalise the arrangements, sources said.

Pakistan's cricket future hangs in the balance amid a standoff with India over the Champions Trophy. The PCB's potential withdrawal over hosting arrangements could lead to significant financial losses,

Despite the uncertainty, Pakistan remains confident about hosting the Champions Trophy. The PCB has already started preparations, with venues and logistics being carefully mapped out.