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Xtra Time Web Desk: The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on December 19 that the 2025 Champions Trophy will be played in a hybrid model, with India’s matches in the eight-team event taking place at a neutral venue.

The ICC’s statement clarified that India and Pakistan’s matches in ICC events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be held at neutral venues. This means that Pakistan will not travel to India for their matches in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup or the 2026 T20 World Cup.

The Champions Trophy, scheduled to begin on February 19, 2025, in Pakistan, had been uncertain due to India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan. The ICC reiterated that the neutral venue arrangement will also apply to the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 (hosted by India), and the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka).

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Additionally, the ICC announced that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2028 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, where neutral venue arrangements will also be in place. Furthermore, Cricket Australia will host one of the senior ICC women's events during the 2029-2031 cycle.

1) Champions Trophy will be played in Pakistan, India matches at neutral venue
2) The 50-over tournament will be played in February-March in 2025
3) The hybrid model rule will apply for all ICC tournaments hosted by India and Pakistan in 2024-27 cycle
4) Pakistan will not travel to India for Women's World Cup in 2025 and T20 World Cup in 2026
5) Pakistan have been awarded the hosting rights for Women's T20 World Cup in 2028
6) Schedule for ICC Champions Trophy will be confirmed soon

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— ICC (@ICC) December 19, 2024

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The schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be confirmed soon, with Pakistan aiming to defend the title they won in 2017. The eight-team event will feature Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, and South Africa, alongside hosts Pakistan.

"Cricket Australia is set to host one of the senior ICC women’s events during the period 2029 to 2031.The schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be confirmed soon, with Pakistan aiming to defend the title they won in 2017. The eight-team event will feature Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, and South Africa, alongside hosts Pakistan," the statement added.