The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has agreed to host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy under a hybrid model, but with a significant condition attached. According to an ESPNcricinfo report, PCB has offered to consider a hybrid model but only if there is a concrete written agreement allowing Pakistan the same option when a global tournament is held in

The ICC will reportedly convene a virtual board meeting on Thursday. This will be the first meeting since Jay Shah took over as ICC chairman. However, it remains to be seen if the 2025 Champions Trophy will be discussed.

Jay Shah has begun his tenure as ICC chair as of December 1. He takes over from Greg Barclay over the weekend, with the decision on the venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy imminent. "I am honoured to take on the role of ICC chair and grateful for the support and trust of the ICC directors and member boards,

The Champions Trophy will be held in February-March. However, the schedule of the tournament is expected to come out once the ICC meeting concludes.

A decision on the fate of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy could be made on Monday. Pakistan have reportedly agreed to host the tournament in a hybrid model.

The UAE has hosted a few events in recent years involving India and Pakistan such as the Asia Cup 2018 and the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. With expats from both nations residing in the UAE, it is a very likely option to host India’s matches if the ICC decides on a hybrid model.

As he did in the early hours of Thursday morning, Naqvi did not categorically rule out a hybrid model for the hosting of the tournament, something he has done in the past. "We will do whatever's best for cricket,

The Mohsin Naqvi-led board came up with a final response to cricket's top governing body about their offer yesterday.