Champions Trophy Drama Ends As Pakistan Embraces Hybrid Model; India To Play In Dubai
Champions Trophy 2025 (Source: @Bobi_1A/x.com)
Finally, the Champions Trophy saga is set to over. After months of marathon meetings, discussion, and tension, the tournament is going live on the stage next year. The Pakistan Cricket Board accepted the hybrid model where Team India will play all their matches in Dubai.
All the cricket boards and fans across the globe finally got relief as the future of the upcoming Champions Trophy has been decided. After years long, Pakistan is all set to host any ICC event. Fans are set to witness some of the thrilling matches all over Pakistan.
Team India’s Playing Scenario In The Champions Trophy
The Champions Trophy is all set to take place in Pakistan in February 2025. Coming under the same roof with the ICC and BCCI, the Pakistan Cricket Board is hosting the marquee ICC event following a hybrid model. All the teams will be facing each other in Pakistan.
There is a different scenario for Team India’s matches. Initially, Team India demanded a hybrid model tournament as they don’t travel to Pakistan due to their international relationships. After several meetings and negotiations, PCB adapted the proposed model. Depending on that, Dubai will host all the Champions Trophy matches of Team India.
What If India Qualifies For Semifinal?
The Champions Trophy is coming back after 2017. As Pakistan is hosting the event, all the group-stage matches will be played all over the nation. But a concern is raising what if Team India qualifies for the semifinal stage?
PCB is also prepared for this. According to the cricket board, if India qualifies for the semifinal stage then Dubai will host the semifinal matches. The scenario will be the same if Team India qualifies for the finals too.
Pakistan’s Stand For The T20 World Cup 2026
In 2026, India is all set to host the T20 World Cup along with Sri Lanka. Following a similar scenario, Pakistan will avoid traveling to the neighboring country and will be playing all their matches in Sri Lanka.
The final approvals are yet not confirmed. But Pakistan Cricket is set to stand firmly on their demands. As per ICC, the official announcement of the entire scenario will be announced. The Pakistani fans are delighted to witness an ICC event after so long.