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.

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.

With the future of Champions Trophy hanging in balance, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is unlikely to accept the neutral venue formula put forward by Pakistan, Indian

Pakistan is slated to host the ICC Champions Trophy next year, but India's reluctance to participate has created significant challenges.

Pakistan hopes it will get a fair deal on “equality” when the International Cricket Council virtually meets on Friday to finalize details for next year’s Champions Trophy.

UAE Ambassador expresses willingness to host the India vs Pakistan match in Champions Trophy 2025, saying, "Why wouldn't we?" during recent comments.

Harbhajan Singh dismissed Pakistan Cricket Boards hybrid model threat for Champions Trophy 2025, asserting that tournaments would continue without Pakistans participation.

As per reports, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has given an ultimatum to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to agree to a hybrid model for the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy. Notably,

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

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

Shoaib Akhtar's statement came hours after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) gave in to BCCI and ICC's demand on Champions Trophy