Accept hybrid model or Champions Trophy will happen without Pakistan, ICC gives ultimatum to PCB: Report

The announcement of the schedule for the upcoming Champions Trophy has been delayed after India's denial of not travelling to Pakistan for the tournament.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given an ultimatum to the Pakistan Cricket Board to accept the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy or get ready to get ousted from the tournament, PTI reported. The ICC had a virtual meeting on Friday, November 29 and the decision on the schedule of the tournament was postponed for Saturday, November 30. 

"Look, no broadcaster will give a penny to an ICC event which does not have India and even Pakistan knows that. The ICC meeting on Saturday will only happen if Mr Mohsin Naqvi agrees with the 'Hybrid Model'," an ICC Board source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. 

"If not, then ICC Board might have to shift the tournament entirely to a different country (could be UAE too) but it will be held without Pakistan," he added.

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