The intrigue over where the Champions Trophy 2025 will be held continues, with the ICC Board deciding to give PCB, the hosts, more time to try and find a workable solution along with the ICC and the BCCI. The ICC Board is likely to take a final decision over the weekend.
ESPNcricinfo has learned that the ICC Board meeting, which was held over a call on Friday, lasted less than 15 minutes. It was decided that the PCB, BCCI and ICC leadership – along with some other member boards – would try to find a way forward that is acceptable to all parties. The solution will, in all likelihood, have to be approved by the governments of India and Pakistan.
The ICC Board, which comprises representatives from all 12 Full Member countries, was expected to take a final call on the Champions Trophy venue based on three options listed on the agenda for Friday’s meeting:
