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

The ICC Board will discuss the 2025 Champions Trophy's future due to security issues in Pakistan. Options include relocating some matches or the entire event.

Just one day prior to a key ICC meeting, Pakistan has turned down the suggested hybrid model for the Champions Trophy.

Shahid Afridi blamed BCCI for “intertwining politics with sports,” which put international cricket in a “precarious” position