Jay Shah to engage with Mohsin Naqvi over ICC Champions Trophy 2025 standoff

New Delhi: The next major ICC event, the Champions Trophy 2025, is scheduled for February-March in Pakistan, marking the nation’s first ICC tournament since the 1996 ODI World Cup. However, its fate hangs in the balance, with reports suggesting India has declined to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns. While the BCCI has proposed a hybrid format, allowing India to play their matches at a neutral venue, the PCB has reportedly rejected the idea. With the deadlock persisting, all eyes are now on Jay Shah to mediate and potentially find a resolution.

According to a report by ARY News, BCCI secretary and the incoming ICC President, Jay Shah, is set to travel to Dubai for discussions with ICC officials to resolve the ongoing deadlock over the Champions Trophy 2025. The meeting aims to break the impasse, with a follow-up telephonic conversation with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi also anticipated.

A report by Cricket Pakistan reveals that the BCCI and ICC are set to engage in discussions to address the deadlock surrounding the Champions Trophy 2025. A key focus of the meeting will be India’s participation, which remains uncertain amid ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan. The outcome of these talks is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the tournament’s planning and execution.

According to a report by ANI, the ICC is engaged in back-channel discussions with the PCB to persuade them to accept the hybrid model proposed for the Champions Trophy 2025.

The ICC has reportedly informed the PCB that hosting the Champions Trophy 2025 or any other ICC event would be unfeasible without India’s participation. Additionally, the PCB has been advised to avoid making statements against India during the ongoing standoff over the tournament.