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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan to be held at neutral venue, hybrid model for all ICC events till 2028



Why in the news?
The International Cricket Council on December 19, announced that India and Pakistan will play their matches in ICC tournaments at neutral venues till 2028. The deal was announced by the ICC during the confirmation of hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025.
ICC Statement Key Pointers:
Champions Trophy will be played in Pakistan, India matches at neutral venue
The 50-over tournament will be played in February-March in 2025
The hybrid model rule will apply for all ICC tournaments hosted by India and Pakistan in 2024-27 cycle
Pakistan will not travel to India for Women's World Cup in 2025 and T20 World Cup in 2026
Pakistan have been awarded the hosting rights for Women's T20 World Cup in 2028
As India Today reported, no compensation for Pakistan for losing a part of Champions Trophy hosting rights
Key Points to remember:
ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 (hosted by Pakistan), set to be played in February and March 2025
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 (hosted by India) 
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (hosted by India and Sri Lanka)
IN SHORT:
India and Pakistan will not travel to each other's countries till 2028
Matches for both teams will be hosted in neutral venues
The ICC brokered a deal between the countries on December 19


Useful information for all competitive exams:
International Cricket Council (ICC):
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the world governing body of cricket.
Formation: 15 June 1909
Headquarters: United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Chairman: Jay Shah (India) (4th Chairman of the International Cricket Council)
CEO: Geoff Allardice (Australia)
General Manager: Wasim Khan (England)

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