ICC board meeting on Champions Trophy postponed: Rashid Latif

Former captain and wicketkeeper-batsman stated on X that meeting will likely take place on Sunday or Monday

The ICC board meeting, initially expected to discuss key matters related to the Champions Trophy 2025, has been postponed, according to former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif.

The former captain and wicketkeeper-batsman stated on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the meeting will likely take place on Sunday or Monday.

Latif further said that both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have been instructed to consult their respective foreign ministries regarding the tournament’s future.

The delay follows a deadlock between the two boards during the ICC's recent meeting, with disagreements over hosting rights and the hybrid model for the event.

The ICC has reportedly granted the two boards 24 to 48 hours to propose a viable solution.

Pakistan remains firm on its stance to host the tournament and has reiterated its commitment to a hybrid model.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made it clear that progress can only be achieved if a workable formula is presented.

Meanwhile, the differing statements from Indian cricket officials and their Ministry of External Affairs on the Champions Trophy's hosting arrangements have added to the uncertainty.

A resolution is awaited to finalize the tournament's structure and hosting model.

Previously, ICC postponed its board meeting for November 30 to decide the fate of the 2025 Champions Trophy, with discussions failing to reach a conclusion.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated Pakistan’s stance against the proposed hybrid model for the tournament.

Naqvi emphasised that Pakistan is committed to hosting all matches on home soil, rejecting any alternative arrangements.

Representatives from India presented their position, stating that the Indian government has not granted permission for the national cricket team to travel to Pakistan, which remains a point of contention between the two cricketing nations.

The deadlock between Pakistan and India continues, with ICC officials announcing that board members will reconvene tomorrow in an attempt to break the impasse.

If no agreement is reached, the ICC may resort to a voting process to determine the future of the tournament.