The PCB maintains its position that there is "no chance" of a hybrid approach for the competition.
In a letter to the ICC, the PCB requested that they submit a written confirmation from the BCCI stating their inability to compete in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan along with an explanation.The ICC informed the PCB last Friday that the Indian government has not granted the BCCI permission for the Indian squad to travel to Pakistan for the event, which is set to begin on February 9 at three different locations in Pakistan. However, the PCB requires written confirmation from the BCCI if they are unable to attend, along with an explanation.
The 100-day countdown began with the ICC email, which was sent out three days prior to the tournament's ceremonial inauguration event in Lahore. The eight-team tournament has been postponed instead, and there is currently a lot of doubt around it.
A senior PCB official told ESPNcricinfo that there is "no chance" of a hybrid model being explored, and that the PCB's position is still that the entire tournament will take place in Pakistan. India would be able to play their matches outside of Pakistan under such a scenario, which was employed once for the 2023 Asia Cup. The PCB has categorically ruled out the possibility that the UAE may be used as a second venue in this case, despite some conjecture. Lahore is the intended venue for the competition.
A senior PCB official told ESPNcricinfo that there is "no chance" of a hybrid model being explored, and that the PCB's position is still that the entire tournament will take place in Pakistan. India would be able to play their matches outside of Pakistan under such a scenario, which was employed once for the 2023 Asia Cup. The PCB has categorically ruled out the possibility that the UAE may be used as a second venue in this case, despite some conjecture. Lahore is the intended venue for the competition.
In addition to that position, there is a growing understanding that, now that the Pakistani government is involved, the PCB may not have the final say in hosting and hybrid models; instead, the government will have the final say.
The PCB feels wronged by last year's events, which is one of the reasons they are currently keeping their ground. Pakistan consented to go to India for the World Cup after being compelled to host the Asia Cup under a hybrid approach. Despite strong opposition, the decision was made after consulting with the government, and permission was eventually granted in the hopes that India would reciprocate by coming to visit for the Champions Trophy.
The PCB feels wronged by last year's events, which is one of the reasons they are currently keeping their ground. Pakistan consented to go to India for the World Cup after being compelled to host the Asia Cup under a hybrid approach. Despite strong opposition, the decision was made after consulting with the government, and permission was eventually granted in the hopes that India would reciprocate by coming to visit for the Champions Trophy.
Pakistan's government is still in power, and Mohsin Naqvi, who was the interior minister at the time, is now the chairman of the PCB.
Additionally, the PCB has noted that no protest was voiced at the time of the tournament's awarding to Pakistan three years ago, nor has it been since. At the ICC's board meetings in October, the PCB is said to have presented a progress report that included the plan to proceed with the 100-day launch ceremony on November 11 without any issues.
A request for comment has been sent to the ICC.
Additionally, the PCB has noted that no protest was voiced at the time of the tournament's awarding to Pakistan three years ago, nor has it been since. At the ICC's board meetings in October, the PCB is said to have presented a progress report that included the plan to proceed with the 100-day launch ceremony on November 11 without any issues.
A request for comment has been sent to the ICC.
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