The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly agreed ‘in principle’ to host the 2025 Champions Trophy using a hybrid model, enabling India to play their matches in Dubai and not travel to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC event,

ESPNcricinfo understands the proposal emerged on Thursday after meetings between the new ICC chair Jay Shah and PCB chair Mohsin Naqvi | ESPN.com

From the period of 2025 till 2027, India will be hosting the women's ODI World Cup in October this year and the 2026 men's T20 World Cup jointly with Sri Lanka.

As per recent developments, the ICC and PCB have reached an 'in-principle' agreement for hosting ICC events involving India and Pakistan in a hybrid model - at least until 2027.

According to a top ICC source, the decision was more or less finalised during an informal meeting between the body's new president Jay Shah and the Board of Directors, including Pakistan, at its headquarters in Dubai on Thursday.

With the decks being cleared, the release of the Champions Trophy schedule could be expected soon by fans and broadcasters, Star Sports.

ICC, PCB Agree on Hybrid Model For Tournament And Beyond At Least Until 2027 as BCCI accepts demand, according to reports.

Pakistan deadlock over the Champions Trophy hosting continues. India rejected Pakistan's neutral venue proposal, while broadcasters press for a schedule resolution by December 7.

KARACHI: Pakistan and India have reportedly agreed on adopting a hybrid model which would enable both sides to play their matches at neutral venues for the International Cricket