As the Pakistan-hosted Champions Trophy 2025 is uncertain, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is optimistic that a “long-term” formula will be developed for all future International Cricket Council (ICC) events that will benefit both the country and cricket.

Pakistan and India are at odds over the tournament’s location in Pakistan, where the BCCI won’t send its team despite security promises. A 15-minute online meeting called by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday failed to resolve the matter.

He added that decisions must be made for future events, not just the Champions Trophy. Further, the PCB chief met ICC associate member committee chairman Mubashir Usmani, former ECB secretary, in Dubai today. The PCB stated on X (previously Twitter) that Naqvi and Usmani discussed crucial Champions Trophy tournament organization problems.PCB absolutely rejected the hybrid approach offered during the virtual meeting to play all India matches outside Pakistan.

Naqvi underlined the necessity of separating cricket from politics, addressing BCCI concerns. “Our country is honored by this tournament. He said they welcome every team with open hearts and will provide a world-class experience.In addition to the Champions Trophy, the gathering promoted Pakistani and UAE cricket.

‘Unacceptable’

Pakistan’s PCB chief told ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice in Dubai on Thursday that the board would not consider this idea.

“This is unacceptable. When Pakistan must play in India, we do. But when India plays in Pakistan, excuses are made. Naqvi said both nations should be treated similarly under the same standards. He said other solutions were possible, but the hybrid approach was out.

ICC Board remitted the issue to PCB, ICC, and BCCI to resolve. Sources said Pakistan’s intransigence has left the ICC in a tough position, with alternatives including postponing, rescheduling, or using Sri Lanka as a backup host.

Further complicating matters, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it is “unlikely” the squad will travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy because to “security concerns.”

The External Affairs Ministry spokesman blamed the BCCI for Indian team security concerns. The BCCI decides whether the squad visits Pakistan, an Indian Ministry spokeswoman stated.

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla stressed that the Board would follow Indian government orders. Mohsin Naqvi downplayed the worries, citing Pakistan’s six-year history of hosting overseas teams.