Fri Nov 08 18:43:31 UTC 2024: ## ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India to Play Matches in UAE, Pakistan Agrees to Schedule Change

**New Delhi:** The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan, is facing a scheduling change due to security concerns raised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). BCCI has refused to send the Indian team to Pakistan and instead requested for all India matches to be held in the UAE.

Initially, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) rejected the hybrid model, but according to reports, they have now agreed to the schedule change. India’s matches will be held in the UAE, while the rest of the tournament will take place in Pakistan.

This decision comes after the 2023 Asia Cup, which was also held under a hybrid model with India playing all their matches in Sri Lanka. It appears the PCB is willing to adjust the schedule to ensure India’s participation in the Champions Trophy, considering the political situation between the two nations.

While the PCB has submitted a draft schedule to the ICC, the BCCI has not yet made a final decision regarding sending the team to Pakistan. Jay Shah, who is set to become the ICC President soon, will play a crucial role in this decision. The BCCI is reportedly in talks with the ICC to finalize the schedule, which is expected to be announced next week.

The PCB has urged the ICC to pressure the BCCI into sending the team to Pakistan, but it remains uncertain whether the Indian team will travel to the country for the tournament. The final decision depends on the BCCI’s assessment of the security situation and the ICC’s stance on the matter.

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