A decision on the fate of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy could be made on Monday. Pakistan have reportedly agreed to host the tournament in a hybrid model.

Shoaib Akhtar's statement came hours after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) gave in to BCCI and ICC's demand on Champions Trophy

ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19-March 9, live on Sky Sports; India have not played in Pakistan since 2008 and are understood to be unwilling to travel for

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

The formula will be applicable for the next three years from the Champions Trophy 2025, they said, adding that it was expected to put the issue of CT’s scheduling and venue to rest. As per the Geo News source, the ICC has reportedly advised the BCCI to accept the formula, which would protect the board from legal proceedings from Pakistan.

The deadlock over ICC Champions Trophy finally seems to be over with Pakistan softening their stance on Saturday to discuss the hybrid model – and it’s a matter of time before the fixtures are finally released.

A day after a virtual ICC board meeting concluded without finalising the venue for the Champions Trophy in 2025, a final decision remains elusive. The PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi was in Dubai today, and while he took in Pakistan's Under-19 victory over India,

According to the new deal between the PCB and ICC, Pakistan will host all of India’s matches in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at a neutral venue but will still host the final in Lahore if India fails to qualify.

The tournament is scheduled to be held in February-March and India have refused to travel to Pakistan citing security concerns.