"There Are Other Options Too": BCCI VP On 'Hybrid' Champions Trophy Model
On the possibility of the Indian team travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president and Congress leader Rajeev Shukla said that the top priority for the board remains the players' safety, and a hybrid model is an option. Uncertainty continues to revolve around India's travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, with the tournament just a couple of months away from commencement.
Speaking to ANI, Shukla said, "Our discussions are going on. A decision will be taken after looking at the situation. Our top priority is the safety of the players. Hybrid mode is also an option, there are other options too. Discussions are going on."
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to hold a virtual meeting on Friday (November 29) to determine the fate of the 2025 Champions Trophy, providing clarity on whether the tournament will take place in Pakistan.
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According to ESPNcricinfo, the ICC Board will aim to reach a consensus during the meeting before making a final decision. The tournament is scheduled to take place between February 19 and March, but the ICC has yet to release the official schedule.
The report also highlighted that the meeting will address whether the tournament will be hosted solely in Pakistan or under a hybrid model, where Pakistan shares hosting responsibilities with another, yet-to-be-decided, country.
The meeting was convened