NEW DELHI: In a decisive development in the Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday confirmed that the tournament, scheduled for next year, will be played in a hybrid model across Pakistan and at a neutral venue.The cricket’s global governing body said that in the 2024-2027 rights cycle, all the India…
The Haryana School Education Department has directed all government and private schools to switch to hybrid teaching mode for all classes, except for Classes 10 and 12, effective immediately. The move prioritizes student safety amid worsening air quality in the Delhi-NCR region. This decision aligns with Stage IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan…
Pakistan too will not play in India till 2027NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Committee (ICC) is likely to put the final stamp on the proposed hybrid model for the upcoming Champions Trophy in February on Saturday. An official meeting is due to be convened on Saturday with newly appointed ICC chairman Jay Shah virtually attending…
Shoaib Akhtar shares his take on Champions Trophy situation (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has voiced his thoughts on the ongoing discussions surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted by Pakistan. In a recent video, Akhtar provided a balanced perspective, acknowledging both Pakistan’s stance and the broader implications…
NEW DELHI: After a month of backand-forth discussions on the ICC Champions Trophy venue, hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday climbed down to agreeing to a hybrid model in which India will play their matches in Dubai in Feb-March. However, TOI understands that the PCB has put across a few demands before the International…
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) of its willingness to accept the ‘Hybrid’ model for the Champions Trophy 2025. This signifies a shift from its earlier boycott threat. The PCB‘s condition is that the same model be applied to ICC events scheduled in India until 2031.The information,…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to finalise a hybrid hosting model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This arrangement would see matches played across different venues, likely accommodating India-Pakistan relations. Led by Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB has also proposed that if India fails to reach the final, Lahore will host the tournament’s concluding…
NEW DELHI: PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with Emirates Cricket Board head Mubashir Usmani in Dubai. The meeting focused on discussions surrounding a potential “hybrid model” for hosting the upcoming Champions Trophy, scheduled for February-March next year.A PCB statement following the meeting indicated Naqvi assured Usmani of Pakistan’s readiness to host the tournament. All preparations…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board had a brief virtual meeting today and the members will soon be taking a call on the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy. It’s reliably learnt that during the meeting, which lasted a little over 15 minutes, all members aligned with India’s decision of not travelling to…
Pakistan Cricket Board remained firm in its stance on not agreeing to a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy when the International Cricket Council Board met virtually on Friday. The meeting will continue on Saturday as the ICC top brass hopes to finalise the schedule and venues for the marquee 50-over tournament, scheduled for early…