ICC Approve Tri-Series Involving India, Pakistan; But On One Condition: Report
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The future of the Champions Trophy 2025 was up in the air after India refused to travel to Pakistan to play in the tournament. However, after several meetings the conundrum seems to have finally ended as it the tournament will be held in the hybrid model, with India playing their matches at a neutral venue. However, it looks like the International Cricket Council (ICC) has also accepted a demand of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in exchange for the hybrid model.
According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, the ICC has said that it does not object to a tri-series between India, Pakistan and another full-member Asian nation. In fact, the tournament can also be a quadrangular series, if it involves another Asian nation who is an associate member of the ICC. This series, however, will only be possible, if it takes place at a neutral venue. This tri-series was a demand of the PCB in compensation for the Champions Trophy 2025 being held in the hybrid model.
India, Pakistan To Play In Neutral Venues Till 2027
The ICC have confirmed that India and Pakistan will play all their matches in ICC events in a hybrid model in the 2024-27 cycle. This means that India will not travel to Pakistan for the Champipns Trophy 2025. Pakistan will also not travel to India for the Women's ODI World Cup 2025, and the T20 World Cup 2026 (which is jointly hosted by Sri Lanka).
The ICC have also awarded the Women's T20 World Cup 2028 to Pakistan as compensation. However, that tournament too will take place in the hybrid model, as India will not travel to the Pakistan.
Where Will India Play Their Champions Trophy 2025 Matches?
According to several reports, India will play their matches in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. If they qualify for the semi-final and final, then those matches too are likely to take place in Dubai.
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