There is so much speculation over where will the Champions Trophy eventually happen if India refuse to travel to Pakistan . While talks between ICC and PCB are still happening, reports suggest Pakistan are not ready for a ‘hybrid’ model. So, what happens now? The apex body of cricket has given feelers that if Pakistan does not agree to the hybrid model then the entire tournament gets shifted to a new country. Pakistan surely would not want that as they would then have to face a huge financial loss. 

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A Loss of USD 65 Million?

As quoted by Zee News, Pakistan could lose USD 65 Million, which is a whopping amount. This sum includes earnings from ticket sales, sponsorship deals, and broadcasting rights This is crucial for the PCB, especially as it has made substantial investments to upgrade venues across Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore in preparation for the Champions Trophy . Would Pakistan eventually agree to the hybrid model? Looks like they have to, eventually. 

PCB UNWILLING TO MOVE CT OUT OF PAKISTAN

As per PTI, the Pakistan Cricket Board is firm on its stand to not let the Champions Trophy move out of Pakistan and has assured the ICC of the security arrangements made for the prestigious event.

Earlier, the PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi had clearly mentioned that PCB was keen on hosting the tournament on home soil and not “prepared to accept” any hybrid model.

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“In the last two months, the Indian media has been reporting that India isn’t travelling,” Naqvi had said while talking to the media outside the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday (November 8).

“I discussed this with them and my team, and our stance is clear: they need to give us in writing any objections they may have. Until now, no discussion of the hybrid model has happened, nor are we prepared to accept one. The Indian media are reporting it, but no formal communication has reached the PCB,” he had added.