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

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.

ICC Champions Trophy LIVE Updates: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has to announce the schedule of the Champions Trophy on November 11, 2024, but it has been delayed due to the ongoing tug-of-war between the PCB and the BCCI. The stakeholders of the Champions Trophy along with the ICC have incurred financial losses

ICC is mulling over a new partnership formula that can resolve the BCCI-PCB deadlock over the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Know more about ICC's new strategy to find a permanent solution to the BCCI-PCB tussle.

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal called out BCCI for ‘double standard' as PCB all but accepts hybrid model for Champions Trophy.

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.