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Uncertainty continues to cloud the Champions Trophy 2025 as India has declined to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns. Reports suggest the tournament may adopt a hybrid model, with India playing its matches in Dubai, though no official confirmation has been made.
A note from broadcaster Star India to the International Cricket Council (ICC) has detailed the potential financial consequences if either India or Pakistan withdraws from the event. According to The Times of India, the note emphasizes the significant revenue implications.
The ICC’s deal with Star India, which accounts for 90% of its global media rights revenue, highlights the stakes involved. If India withdraws from the tournament, ICC members could lose 90% of the $750 million total media rights value. Conversely, if Pakistan opts out, the loss would be less than 10%.
“The ICC is well within its rights to shift the tournament to any country as long as it is in the best interests of the property (read: Champions Trophy). The decision is not so complicated as it is being made to look,” the reported quoted source said, according to News18.
“There is no question of the tournament getting cancelled. As for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) saying they will do a quid-pro with India when the Asia Cup arrives, let’s be clear that the current topic is an ICC matter. The Asia Cup is for the Asian Cricket Council to decide. Neither is the federation the same, nor the broadcaster and it’s a completely separate issue for PCB to think about,” it added.
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