ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule Announcement highlights: The ICC Champions Trophy will be held via a “Hybrid Model” as India has refused to go to Pakistan to play in the tournament. The complete date and schedule for the event is likely to be out today.
It has been agreed in principle that neither India nor Pakistan will travel to each other’s country for ICC events. Hence, India and Pakistan will play in Dubai during the 2025 Champions Trophy which will be held from February 19 to March 9.
The tournament will feature eight teams, divided into two groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.
The PCB had said that it was willing to accept the hybrid model only if the same arrangement will be made for all ICC events, awarded to India and Pakistan. It means that when India will host the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, Pakistan will not travel to the neighbouring nation and play against them at a neutral venue.
During the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup, to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, India will not be able to play the marquee clash against Pakistan at home and instead travel to Colombo for the high-voltage clash.
(PTI)
