Amid intense speculation that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has agreed to the hybrid formula for the controversial Champions Trophy issue, Mohsin Naqvi has hinted at a potential cut. Speaking about previously expressed opposition to the two-site hybrid model, he suggested a win-win solution is on the horizon.

Speaking to a few Pakistani media after an Under-19 match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, the PCB chief said: “There’s a lot going on right now, and I want ensure that nothing I say jeopardizes the ongoing process. We presented our views and India shared theirs. Everyone involved is working hard to find a win-win solution and, above all, to ensure that cricket becomes the real winner. counts in a way that allows everyone to move forward with their pride intact.

When asked specifically whether the PCB had agreed to the hybrid model, he denied this information, but his response left the question open and open to interpretation. “We will take the measures best suited to the game of cricket. Whatever formula we choose – not the hybrid formula – it will ensure a level playing field for all parties involved.

“Many considerations come into play, but ultimately our focus remains on ensuring cricket becomes the real winner.” He then added: “What is paramount here is the pride of Pakistan. InshaAllah, we are committed to protecting the prestige of Pakistan while ensuring the development of football.”

He reiterated that he wanted to end a situation where Pakistan goes to India and India does not go to Pakistan. “My effort has always been to end the one-sided approach whereby we travel to India, but they are not reciprocating. Everything that is happening now is aimed at resolving this problem once and for all, to sort it out for Whatever the outcome, it will ensure equality for all parties involved. That’s my promise.

He said the ICC decision would be a long-term one. “I can assure you that the solution we arrive at will be a long-term solution, not just for the Champions Trophy. It will address the challenges ahead and lay the foundations for everything that happens in the years to come.” The Champions Trophy is scheduled between February 19 and March 9.

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The ICC is yet to confirm when the board will meet again to finalize the unresolved issue of the Champions Trophy, after its meeting on Friday ended in a snap. He indicated that the meeting would resume soon even though the outgoing ICC president, Greg Barclay, completed his term on Saturday and paved the way for India’s Jay Shah, who will take office in the coming days, before December 5 . Barclay did not respond to questions and did not attend Friday’s online meeting; it was chaired by ICC Dy President Imran Khwaja.

Meanwhile, PTI reported from Karachi that the PCB had dropped its boycott threat and told the ICC that it was ready to accept the ‘hybrid’ model provided the world body allowed the same arrangement for holding events in India till 2031. The report also said that “the Council also demands a larger share of the annual revenue cycle to accept the model under which India would play its share of matches, including the clash against Pakistan in Dubai, due to security issues.