Jay Shah has taken charge as the new ICC chairman and he faces immediate challenges, foremost among them being the 2025 Champions Trophy. A very contentious debate has ensued between the BCCI and the PCB over the venue of the event. While the PCB is insisting on Pakistan as host, BCCI has also been forthright in stating it would not send the Indian team to Pakistan over security concerns. Now, it has further escalated after Pakistan resistance to a suggested “hybrid model”.
ICC Virtual Meeting On 5th December: What Will Be Jay Shah’s View?
According to a report at Cricbuzz, Jay Shah has indeed called for the virtual ICC Board meeting on December 5; however, the actual agenda that will be discussed in this meeting has not been released up until this point. Whether there is still a discussion regarding a solution on the Champions Trophy remains ambiguous, although tension has still been brewing concerning the rivalry between India and Pakistan.
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Will Pakistan Lose Its Hosting Rights?
“Look, no broadcaster will give a penny to an ICC event which does not have India and even Pakistan knows that. The ICC meeting on Saturday will only happen if Mr Mohsin Naqvi agrees with the ‘Hybrid Model’,” an ICC Board source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
“If not, then ICC Board might have to shift the tournament entirely to a different country (could be UAE too) but it will be held without Pakistan,” he added
Hybrid Model Debate: Pakistan On CrossRoads
PTI reports that the ICC has said that Pakistan must either accept hosting the Champions Trophy 2025 under the ‘Hybrid’ model or face exclusion from the tournament. This is after an inconclusive executive board meeting was held on November 29, where Pakistan refused to accept the model despite concerns from India over security. The hybrid model has been viewed as a feasible one, where matches played between India and Pakistan are scheduled in the UAE so that the tournament can move forward despite the political and security hurdles.
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What Lies In The Future For Champions Trophy 2025?
The December 5 meeting is the one everyone will be watching as the ICC Board tries to resolve this issue. The Champions Trophy is nearing, and resolving the hosting dilemma will be crucial for the success of the tournament. How Jay Shah navigates this dispute will set the tone for his leadership at the ICC as well as the future of international cricket tournaments.
(With PTI Inputs)
