The hosting of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy remains in limbo as a stalemate continues between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The unresolved issue has drawn global attention, with cricket boards from Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa urging swift action to break the deadlock.
Sources reveal that these boards have expressed concerns to the ICC about the ongoing uncertainty, emphasizing the need for clarity on the tournament’s schedule and hosting arrangements. Some of these boards have also voiced support for Pakistan’s position, warning of potential repercussions if India continues to avoid participation in tournaments held in Pakistan.
The PCB has remained firm, insisting on written guarantees from the BCCI regarding its participation. Pakistan’s federal government has echoed this stance, advising the PCB to avoid risks without clear commitments from India. The prolonged impasse has raised broader concerns among cricketing nations about the potential impact on future international tournaments.
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In response, several boards have urged the ICC to establish clear guidelines to prevent similar disputes in the future. The PCB’s refusal to compromise and the BCCI’s silence on the matter have heightened tensions as the cricketing world awaits a resolution.