Legendary Pakistan batter Javed Miandad has recently opened up on the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision regarding the Champions Trophy 2025.
The ICC confirmed on December 19 that a hybrid model will be applied for the Champions Trophy 2025, which will be hosted by Pakistan, with India playing their matches at a neutral venue.
“ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 to be played across Pakistan and a neutral venue,” the apex cricket body announced.
“India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue, the ICC Board confirmed on Thursday, 19 December.”
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Javed Miandad has called this decision a victory for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), asserting that they took a sensible approach.
“I think the PCB took the sensible approach and instead of doing something rash and facing isolation in the ICC and among other cricket nations, it opted for a solution where I think the PCB has gained more than the BCCI,” Miandad stated while talking to the Indian media
“Still Pakistan is hosting a big event after a very long time and we have sent a clear message that if you don’t come and play in our country, we will also not play in India.”
It’s worth noting that the ICC also confirmed that Pakistan will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2028, the first event of the next event cycle. Similar to the current cycle, India will not travel to Pakistan for the 2028 event.