“ICC agrees on Hybrid model for Champions Trophy Model, Conditions apply”

The multiple Indian media reports have said that ICC have come to the decision regarding Champions Trophy 2025 with matches set to be played in Pakistan and Dubai.

According to a report in India Today, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved the model with matches set to be played in Pakistan and Dubai.

The India Today report said that the ICC has finally approved a model for the Champions Trophy, with both PCB and BCCI happy with the development.

As per reports, the matches will be played across venues in Pakistan, while Dubai will host India’s games including semi-final and final.

If India reach the semi-final and final, Dubai will be the venue for both of those matches. Similarly, if they are eliminated before the knockout stage, Pakistan will host the semi-final and final.

“No compensation for PCB for missing the opportunity to host India matches. In return, PCB will get to host an ICC women’s tournament after 2027,” the report added.

Earlier, PCB told ICC that if India do not come to Pakistan, they too will not send their team across the border for the T20 World Cup in 2026, a tournament which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

As per reports ICC has agreed to that demand of PCB with Pakistan matches of T20 World Cup 2026 to be held in Sri Lanka instead of India.

The Champions Trophy is scheduled to be played between February 19 to March 9, with eight teams divided into two groups.The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.

The PCB had initially proposed Lahore as the venue for the match between Pakistan and India. It will now be played in Dubai.