ISLAMABAD: The ICC board meeting, initially expected to discuss key matters related to the Champions Trophy 2025, has been postponed, Pakistan former skipper Rashid Latif said.
He stated on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the meeting will likely take place in next 48 hours.
Latif further said that both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have been instructed to consult their respective foreign ministries about the tournament’s future.
The delay follows a stalemate between the two sides during the ICC’s recent meeting, with disagreements on hosting rights and the hybrid model for the mega event.
DEADLOCK
As per information there is no ICC emergency Board meeting today, It will be tomorrow or the day after.. BCCI and PCB need more time to discuss with foreign ministries. @ICC @TheRealPCBMedia @BCCI pic.twitter.com/W8Fr9CnPzj— Rashid Latif | 🇵🇰 (@iRashidLatif68) November 30, 2024
The world cricket body has reportedly granted the two boards 24 to 48 hours to propose a viable solution to address the matter.
Pakistan remains firm on its position to host the event and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made it clear that progress can only be achieved if a workable formula is tabled.
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Earlier, ICC postponed its board meeting for November 30 to decide the fate of the 2025 Champions Trophy, with debates failing to reach a conclusion.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi also reiterated Pakistan’s position against the proposed hybrid model for the event.
Naqvi also emphasised that Pakistan is committed to hosting all matches on home soil, rejecting any substitute arrangements.
The deadlock between Pakistan and India continues, with ICC officials announcing that board members will reconvene tomorrow in an effort to break the stalemate.
If no deal is reached, the ICC may resort to a voting process to determine the future of the event.
