Pakistan is standing firm on its decision as they’ve rejected the hybrid model and not accept BCCI’s conditions to move the tournament to a neutral venue. BCCI made it very clear that India will not be travelling to Pakistan and wanted that India’s matches can be played in a neutral venue most likely UAE.
Pakistan Says NO To Hybrid Model
Even though an official statement from PCB is awaited but according to a report by Times of Karachi, Pakistan’s rigid stance has aggravated more challenges for ICC. Pakistan has made it very clear to all its relevant stakeholders, this can lead to financial problem as most of the revenues are generated from India-Pakistan matches, sources of Times of Karachi confirmed.
PCB Likely To Take A Legal Auction
“If ICC fails to meet the November 20 deadline, it could face legal consequences, as commercial partners require sufficient time for pre-event marketing,” sources claimed as quoted by Times of Karachi
Going further, the source claimed that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in discussions with other international cricket boards to prepare for a voting process.
The report also suggests that if the event is planned to be moved out from Pakistan then PCB would be seeking a legal action.
There were several reports that Pakistan will likely go to the Court of Arbitration (CAS) after India has refused to travel to Pakistan. While the tournament is likely to go ahead in February-March 2025, the chances of its succeeding depend on how easily the Indian absence could be compensated by other top teams. The PCB would likely continue to plead its case, but with the hybrid model ruled out, and India now firmly off the table, the format and future of the tournament in question hang in the balance.
