The Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held in Pakistan next year. But India, dragged into the playing field of political rivalry, is not willing to visit Pakistan at all. In such a situation, they have proposed a hybrid model, which means that India wants to play its matches at a venue other than Pakistan.
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The world cricket's governing body, ICC, is negotiating for Pakistan to accept India's demand. The organization is also ready to promise to pay additional money if Pakistan accepts this demand.
If the Champions Trophy is held in a hybrid model, then Pakistan will not get a chance to play against India at home. This high voltage match will then be held at a neutral venue.
Since Pakistan toured India to play the 2016 T20 World Cup and 2023 ODI World Cup, they expected India to also tour Pakistan to play the Champions Trophy. However, India has made it clear to the ICC that they are not willing to go to Pakistan in any way.
ICC is in some trouble in such a situation. Because both India and Pakistan are important to ICC for business reasons. If any of these countries do not participate in the tournament, the ICC will face financial losses.
The ICC executive meeting has been called on Tuesday (November 26) on this issue. The impasse over the Champions Trophy can be resolved after the meeting.
