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India Rejects PCB's Champions Trophy Partnership Formula
India Rejects PCB's Proposal for Champions Trophy Partnership: India backs out of the hybrid model for the next three years, potentially straining cricket relations with Pakistan.
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by News Desk
2024-12-04
India Rejects PCB's Champions Trophy Partnership Formula

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) proposal for a partnership formula regarding the upcoming Champions Trophy, further straining cricket relations between the two countries. India, which has been firm on its stance regarding the hybrid model, has now backed away from a partnership agreement that would have seen matches played at neutral venues for the next three years.

PCB's Proposal and India's Stubbornness

According to reports from Indian media, the PCB had presented a plan to play the Champions Trophy at neutral venues over the next three years, citing the ongoing challenges in hosting bilateral series due to political tensions between India and Pakistan. The PCB had also requested written assurances from both India and the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the plan, but India remains unwilling to accept the terms.

The BCCI’s refusal to collaborate with Pakistan on this issue is seen as part of its ongoing reluctance to engage in a partnership with the PCB, even though the idea of neutral venues was proposed as a solution to the deadlock between the two cricket boards.

Implications for Cricket Relations

The Indian board’s decision could lead to a breakdown in cricket relations between the two nations, which have been fraught with challenges in recent years. Although both sides have occasionally agreed to compete in global tournaments like the ICC events, bilateral series have been rare due to political tensions.

A meeting of the Indian Cricket Board is expected to take place soon to address this matter, which could further complicate negotiations and the future of cricketing ties between India and Pakistan.

The issue of the hybrid model for neutral venues and the PCB’s proposal has become another point of contention in what has already been a highly politicized environment for cricket in South Asia. Both boards will likely continue to navigate the situation, but with growing resistance from India, the chances of a resolution in the near future appear slim.
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