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PCB to face heavy losses if it withdraws as Champions Trophy 2025 hosts

"Pakistan has not only signed a host agreement with the ICC but like all other participating nations in the event, it has also signed a mandatory Members' Participation Agreement (MPA) with the ICC."

When will Champions Trophy schedule be out? Star Sports starts campaign

The 20-second advertisement from Star Sports features all participating teams, including India, which almost confirms the participation of the two-time champions in the 2024 edition of the tournament

PCB likely to agree to host ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in a hybrid format

India will play their games at a neutral venue, including the final of the tournament if they qualify

PCB's Naqvi meets Emirates Board head Usmani amid hybrid model talks for CT

According to a PCB statement regarding the meeting, Naqvi told Usmani that Pakistan was ready to host the Champions Trophy and all the preparations were on schedule.

ICC's ultimatum to PCB: Accept 'Hybrid Model' or Pakistan won't participate

It is understood that most of the ICC board members were sympathetic towards Pakistan's situation, but PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi was, nonetheless, advised to accept the model.

Champions Trophy: PCB opposes hybrid model, talks postponed to Saturday

The meeting was brief after Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi made it clear that the 'hybrid' model won't be acceptable despite India's firm refusal to travel to his country

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule HIGHLIGHTS: ICC board meeting adjourned till Saturday

A brief 15-minute meeting took place on Friday but was cut short after the members failed to reach a consensus