"Very Very Lazy": ICC Blasted Over Delay In Champions Trophy Decision

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir welcomed the hybrid model of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be hosted by Pakistan, noting that even if the Indian-Pakistan match "happens on the moon, fans will find a way". In an exclusive interview with Cricket Predicta, Amir also said that the governing body of the sport acted lazily on the matter of the Champions Trophy, saying that the deadlock should have been resolved sooner. In the first major decision under the chairmanship of Jay Shah, the International Cricket Council (ICC) finally put an end to the Champions Trophy 2025 hosting rights issue, deciding that the upcoming event will be played in Pakistan along with another neutral venue. Also, the hybrid model has been decided for all ICC events in the 2024-27 cycle which will be held in India or Pakistan.

Amir welcomed the hybrid model of Champions Trophy 2025 and expressed his joy over the contest between two arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

Speaking to Sunil Yash Kalra, founder of Cricket Predicta, Amir said, "As a cricketer, I welcome this announcement of the India vs Pakistan match on Champions Trophy 2025 in a neutral venue (as per hybrid model). Even if this contest of India and Pakistan happens on the moon, fans will find a way."

Amir also went on to add, "I welcome the fact that the match between India and Pakistan is taking place. The significance lies in the match itself, not the venue. I am happy, and I am sure all those who want to see this iconic clash will be happy too."

He also said that while he is pleased as a cricketer that a decision on the Champions Trophy has been taken, but he expressed disappointment with ICC's approach.

"They have scheduled tournaments until 2031, so why did the work on the Champions