India participation in Champions Trophy 2025: Naqvi Denies BCCI’s Hybrid Model Proposal

The ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to start from February 19 to till March 9, with all the matches scheduled take place at the Lahore Karachi and Rawalpindi. So let’s take a look at India participation in Champions Trophy 2025.

In this ongoing arrangements, Pakistan are expecting the India team to travel to Pakistan, but India travel to Pakistan remains on the government’s approval, while on Friday the BCCI claimed that they are intimated the Pakistan Cricket Board to consider Dubai as a potential venue for India’s matches.

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to commence on February 19 and will run until March 9, 2024. All matches are planned to be held at venues across three major cities in Pakistan: Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.

As preparations for the tournament continue, there is significant anticipation surrounding the potential participation of the Indian cricket team. However, their travel to Pakistan hinges on approval from the Indian government. This situation remains a topic of considerable discussion among cricket fans and officials alike.

BCCI Officials Confirm ‘Hybrid Model’ Claim for India’s Matches in Dubai Amid Security Concerns

On a related note, on Friday the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) claimed that they have communicated with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to consider a hybrid model to explore the possibility of holding India’s matches in Dubai, should the security situation prevent the team from traveling to Pakistan. This suggestion indicates an ongoing effort to ensure that the tournament can proceed smoothly, while also considering the safety and security concerns of all participating teams.

Mohsin Naqvi Denies ‘Hybrid Model’ Proposal from BCCI for Champions Trophy 2025

On the evening of the same day, Chairman Mohsin Naqvi held a press conference where he addressed the topic of the upcoming Champions Trophy. During the conference, Naqvi denied any discussions or proposals from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the “Hybrid Model.”

He stated that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been willing to help India, but it cannot keep fulfilling such requests forever. Naqvi said that if a formal proposal comes in, it will be sent to the government for a decision, and the PCB will follow that decision.

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On Friday evening during the Press conference, Naqvi said “Till today, no one has discussed any ‘Hybrid Model’ with us nor are we willing to talk about it. But we have been showing good gestures for the last few years and no one should expect us to do it all the time,”

“I will take anything writing to the government and whatever decision they take we have to follow them,” Naqvi added.

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