The ICC Board is set to convene next week for an emergency meeting to discuss the fate of the 2025 Champions Trophy. According to ESPNcricinfo, the single-point agenda for the meeting, likely to be held on November 26, is to reach a consensus on whether a hybrid model should be adopted for the tournament, with matches being spread between Pakistan, the host country, and a second overseas venue, yet to be confirmed. Several sources have confirmed this development to ESPNcricinfo, although an ICC spokesperson stated there has been no official communication regarding next week's meeting. How many boards have been informed of the meeting remains to be seen. A PCB official also indicated they had yet to receive any such information. The ICC Board comprises representatives from the 12 Full Member countries, three representatives from Associates, an independent director, along with the ICC chairman and CEO. The emergency meeting has been called following the BCCI's communication to the ICC that the Indian government has denied Rohit Sharma's team permission to travel to Pakistan. This decision was communicated only a fortnight ago. The PCB was awarded hosting rights for the eight-team ODI tournament three years ago, in November 2021, and has been steadfast in its stance to conduct the entire event in Pakistan, specifically at the venues in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. Accepting this hybrid model undermines Pakistan’s national integrity and sets a dangerous precedent. This is Pakistan's lone opportunity to host an ICC event since 1996, and allowing India to dictate terms not only disrespects the host nation but also diminishes the significance of hosting rights. If Pakistan accepts this model, it will send a clear message that its sovereignty and decisions can be easily compromised, eroding the respect and authority that the country holds on the international stage. Pakistan must stand firm to protect its integrity and ensure that the Champions Trophy is hosted entirely within its borders, as originally planned.
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