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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India have retracted from their earlier stance, agreeing to play their future matches in ICC tournaments on a hybrid model and easing the way for next year’s Champions Trophy to be held.

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Pakistan initially did not accept the demands put in place by BCCI, it has been reported that the PCB has agreed to the hybrid model, with India's matches set to be held in Dubai.

Pakistan lowered its resistance in accepting BCCI and ICC’s offer of co-hosting the eight-team tournament scheduled for February- March next year, according to reports

According to the new deal between the PCB and ICC, Pakistan will host all of India’s matches in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at a neutral venue but will still host the final in Lahore if India fails to qualify.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has agreed to host the 2025 Champions Trophy under a hybrid model, with India playing its matches in Dubai due to security concerns. The PCB has also demanded that this model applies to all ICC events in India until 2031,

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan is likely to be held in ‘Hybrid’ with India playing all their games in Dubai.

With the ICC set to decide on the Champions Trophy soon, former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal said it is time to find a permanent solution to this problem.