PCB Proposes Neutral Venue Formula for India-Pakistan ICC Matches
According to sources, the PCB has forwarded its formula to the International Cricket Council (ICC), according to which Pakistan and India will play all of their game at a neutral venue for the next three years.
As per the Partnership or Fusion Formula, India will not travel to Pakistan and vice versa for their games in the ICC tournaments scheduled for the next three years.
Sources said that the ICC will take a decision on the matter after holding consultations with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
The development came after the ICC on Friday adjourned the board meeting without a decision about the fate of the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled in the February-March window next year in Pakistan.
The meeting was called after the BCCI refused to send its team to Pakistan for the tournament.
It is worth noting here that the BCCI suggested a hybrid model instead of traveling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and proposed India’s matches be held in Dubai.
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The PCB categorically rejected such a proposal and insists that it will hold the entirety of the tournament on its soil.
A day earlier, reports said that the PCB wrote to the International Cricket Council ahead of the scheduled board meeting.
In the letter, the Pakistan Cricket Board made it clear that the hybrid model, which would involve holding some matches in a neutral venue, was not acceptable for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Meanwhile, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi hinted at a new formula to be created based on parity for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Naqvi emphasized that any new formula regarding the ICC event must ensure equality and fairness.
“A lot of things are going on, I don’t want to comment too much because that can ruin everything, we have presented our point of view to ICC,” said Naqvi while speaking to the media at Dubai Stadium last week.
“India has also given its opinion, All the boards are trying to ensure a win-win situation for all, Pakistan also wants cricket should win but anything with respect.”
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