It is yet to be decided whether such provisions are for the next three years or until the end of the current rights cycle in 2031

The PCB has strongly rejected reports suggesting that Pakistan had "surrendered" in its discussions with the ICC over the Champions Trophy.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently proposed a ‘partnership formula’ or ‘fusion formula,’ a rebranded hybrid model, to address hosting concerns for the Champions Trophy 2025. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly reluctant to accept the plan.

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has strongly criticized the PCB for allegedly agreeing to the hybrid model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

Sources within the BCCI suggest that internal discussions on these matters remain ongoing. Given Shah’s political affiliation with the ruling BJP, which has a tough stance on Pakistan, there is concern over whether he would visit Pakistan to present the trophy in the event of a Pakistan win.

PCB have shown willingness to accept the proposal, in a recent ICC meeting, they have urged the governing body to follow the same model when the upcoming ICC events will be held in India. India is set to host the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, and 2026 T20 World Cup (along with Sri Lanka).

The BCCI are refusing to accept PCB's demand that all future ICC tournaments in India are also held with a 'hybrid' model if it is implemented for Champions Trophy 2025.

F ormer India spinner Harbhajan Singh asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to keep their ego aside and accept the hybrid model for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The eight-

Champions Trophy 2025 will most likely be played in a hybrid model, with India-centric matches taking place at a neutral venue.