The International Cricket Council informed the Pakistan Cricket Board that a hybrid model is the only feasible option for the Champions Trophy. In the ICC's Board meeting on Friday, November 29, Pakistan remained firm on its stance against hosting a few of the matches at a neutral venue.

According to a report by Cricbuzz, the Pakistan Cricket Board refused to accept the proposal of the Champions Trophy 2025 being played in a hybrid format, with the matches involving India, including the semi-final and final being played in a country other than Pakistan.

PCB chairman Naqvi attended the meeting in person as he has been in Dubai since Thursday to push Pakistan's stance. BCCI secretary Jay Shah attended the meeting online

The Champions Trophy 2025 has been facing diplomatic issues, primarily due to the ongoing tensions between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Originally slated to be hosted entirely in Pakistan,

No consensus was reached between the parties in a brief meeting of the ICC Board on Friday. Pakistan remained firm on its stance to not host the tournament in a hybrid model.

The International Cricket Council are yet to reach a decision over the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy following a meeting on Friday.

The ICC board meeting to discuss 2025 Champions Trophy ended without a decision on the tournament's hosting. Reports indicate that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) remained adamant in opposing a hybrid model,

The ICC board meeting for Champions Trophy 2025's future has been postponed and PCB are still adamant on their stance of hosting the tournament in Pakistan.