Fri Nov 29 14:11:53 UTC 2024: ## ICC Adjourns Champions Trophy 2025 Decision Amid India-Pakistan Standoff

**Dubai, UAE** – A crucial International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting to determine the future of the 2025 Champions Trophy, scheduled for Pakistan, has been adjourned until Saturday. The decision follows a tense meeting on Friday where India’s refusal to tour Pakistan clashed with the PCB’s insistence on hosting the entire tournament domestically.

The meeting, attended by representatives from all member countries including officials from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), lasted approximately 15 minutes. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi is expected to attend Saturday’s session.

Sources indicate the ICC is actively seeking a solution to the impasse. Geo News reported that the ICC has instructed participants to find a resolution, suggesting a possible compromise may be explored within the next 48 hours. This could involve consultations with both the Indian and Pakistani governments, given the strained political relations between the two nations which have prevented bilateral series since 2012-13.

While a “hybrid model,” splitting the tournament between countries, has been previously discussed, PCB chairman Naqvi has previously rejected this option. He reiterated Pakistan’s stance that any future arrangement must be based on equality and reciprocity, emphasizing the PCB’s commitment to securing the best outcome for Pakistani cricket. The ICC is now tasked with navigating this delicate situation to ensure the 2025 Champions Trophy proceeds as planned.

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