The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly not so keen on Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) proposed ‘fusion formula’ for hosting the Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament, set to take place in Pakistan,

The BCCI are refusing to accept PCB's demand that all future ICC tournaments in India are also held with a 'hybrid' model if it is implemented for Champions Trophy 2025.

PCB pushes for a hybrid model and written guarantees for future ICC events in India, but BCCI remains unlikely to agree. Read the full story here.

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The deadlock between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy persists, leading the ICC to reconvene a board meeting on December 5.

The PCB has strongly rejected reports suggesting that Pakistan had "surrendered" in its discussions with the ICC over the Champions Trophy.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reportedly want a written guarantee from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), ensuring a hybrid model for the next four ICC events in India.

The ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held in February-March but India refused to play their matches in the neighbouring nation citing security concerns.

The last time Pakistan hosted an ICC event was in the year of 1996. The Asia Cup, held in the country last year, was also conducted in a hybrid model, with all of India’s games taking place in Sri Lanka.

With Pakistan seeking to host their first major ICC tournament in nearly three decades, the ICC Board’s meeting will determine the schedule of the tournament, indicating where each team will play and likely also reserving a neutral venue.