The ICC has announced that the 2025 Champions Trophy will be played in a hybrid model, with India playing its matches at a neutral venue due to BCCI’s security concerns over sending the Indian team to Pakistan.

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• Champions Trophy 2025 to be hosted in a hybrid model; India matches at neutral venues.
• Decision taken after BCCI refused to send the Indian team to Pakistan citing security concerns.
• Pakistan retains hosting rights; eight teams will participate, including India, Australia, England, and South Africa.
• ICC also confirms hybrid model for India-Pakistan matches during the 2024-2027 ICC events cycle.
• PCB awarded hosting rights for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2028, also in a hybrid model.
• Champions Trophy 2025 will feature teams from India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.
• India last toured Pakistan in 2008; matches between the two sides have since been hosted at neutral venues.
• Asia Cup 2023 was also played in a hybrid model, with India matches held in Sri Lanka.
• Cricket Australia will host a senior ICC women’s event between 2029-2031.
• The last Champions Trophy was held in 2017, where Pakistan defeated India to win their maiden title.