BCCI, PCB Conflict Enters Final Stretch as Hybrid Model Emerges as Top Contender for Champions Trophy 2025

In a latest twist in the ongoing dispute between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), sources closer to the International Cricket Council (ICC) say that a decision on the format of the Champions Trophy 2025 is imminent.

With just days left before the ICC decides on the fate of the tournament, all eyes are on the hybrid model, which proposes combining elements of both Test and white-ball cricket into a single competition. The model has been gaining traction in recent weeks, with several countries, including India and Pakistan, expressing interest in making it their preferred format.

The development comes as the BCCI and PCB continue to trade barbs over issues such as revenue sharing and player workload. However, with the Champions Trophy 2025 just around the corner, it now seems that a compromise may be on the cards.

"It's all about finding a middle ground," said an ICC spokesperson on condition of anonymity. "We understand that both sides have valid concerns, but we also know that a united front is needed to make this tournament a success."

The hybrid model has been gaining support from several key stakeholders, including India and Pakistan. Earlier this week, the PCB announced its support for the format, with Chairman Ehsan Maniwala calling it "the best way forward" for cricket.

However, not everyone is convinced that the hybrid model will emerge victorious. BCCI officials have reportedly refused to back down, citing concerns over revenue sharing and the impact on Test cricket.

As the ICC weighs its options, one thing is clear: the stakes are high and the outcome is far from certain. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.