ICC's hybrid model resolves India-Pakistan standoff, reports ESPNcricinfo
This idea emerged as compensation for Pakistan, which will miss out on hosting India during next year’s Champions Trophy.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has resolved the long-standing dispute over the 2025 Champions Trophy, with a hybrid model agreed upon for the 2024-2027 events cycle.
According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, India and Pakistan will play their respective matches at neutral venues for ICC tournaments hosted in each other's countries.
This arrangement ensures that matches involving India in the 2025 Champions Trophy, to be hosted by Pakistan, will take place at neutral venues.
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Similarly, matches featuring Pakistan in ICC events held in India, such as the 2025 women's ODI World Cup and the 2026 men's T20 World Cup, will also be shifted to neutral locations.
The agreement, as detailed in ESPNcricinfo, will extend to future events, including the 2028 women's T20 World Cup, which has been awarded to Pakistan.
Neutral venues will be proposed by the host boards and require ICC approval.
In addition, the ICC has indicated that it would not oppose a tri-nation T20I series involving India, Pakistan, and another Asian Full Member or Associate nation, provided such tournaments are played at neutral venues.
This idea emerged as compensation for Pakistan, which will miss out on hosting India during next year's Champions Trophy.
While the 2025 Champions Trophy is scheduled to begin on 19 February, its full schedule has not yet been released due to venue-related uncertainties.
