Mohsin Naqvi silent on Pakistan’s demand for tri-series amid Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock

Mohsin Naqvi did not respond to Pakistan’s suggestion that India play in a tri-series at a neutral location. On Saturday, December 7, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) told reporters in Lahore that he had no intention of putting Pakistan’s standing in the ongoing Champions Trophy talks at risk by bringing up the subject.

“I would rather not go into details just now because maintaining our position is crucial. In response to a question on whether

The PCB sought for a tri-series with India, Mohsin Naqvi stated in Urdu that Pakistan is contributing positively to the process and will keep doing so.

A tri-series in a neutral location was suggested by Pakistan’s cricket regulatory body as a means of negotiating and breaking the current impasse, but the suggestion was not well received. Due to its extensive attention, cricket enthusiasts have been discussing the Champions Trophy issue a lot.

Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, met with Naqvi on Sunday, December 8. Since the PCB has stated time and time again that it will reach a resolution only after consulting with the government, the timing of this meeting—which takes place in the midst of the Champions Trophy deadlock—is crucial.

In support of a hybrid format, the members of the ICC Board have suggested that India’s matches be held in the United Arab Emirates. But when it comes time for them to travel to India to compete in ICC events, the PCB has been demanding that the same hybrid formula be used. The conversations have now reached a dead end. With three of them scheduled to take place in the upcoming years, India will have the pleasure of hosting four international competitions and one continental championship during the course of the following seven years, ending in 2031.

“At this point, I am unable to comment further. On Saturday, December 7, there was a meeting, but it was postponed. We’ll provide you all the information as soon as the ICC gives its approval. You can be confident that we are working hard to get a result that benefits Pakistan and international cricket. The ICC, however, has the last say,” Naqvi stated.

The Champions Trophy was played for the last time in 2017. At The Oval in London, the Men in Green defeated India by 180 runs in the championship match. Fans are anticipating the main event, where the two bitter rivals will rekindle their rivalry on the large stage.