Shoaib Akhtar's statement came hours after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) gave in to BCCI and ICC's demand on Champions Trophy

The Pakistan Cricket Board would ask for an added incentive apart from the hosting fee, which is around $65 million.

Shoaib Akhtar has claimed that the hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan had already been agreed to by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) much before the news became official.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reportedly want a written guarantee from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), ensuring a hybrid model for the next four ICC events in India.

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The last time Pakistan hosted an ICC event was in the year of 1996. The Asia Cup, held in the country last year, was also conducted in a hybrid model, with all of India’s games taking place in Sri Lanka.

While the PCB had initially been adamant about the entire Champions Trophy taking place in Pakistan in the months of February and March next year, it reportedly accepted the hybrid model over the weekend following the ICC’s emergency board meeting.

PCB proposes hybrid model for future ICC tournaments in India. As per TOI, the PCB has proposed a hybrid-for-hybrid solution to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for future

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is ready to accept the Hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025, but had put forth a one condition before the International Cricket Council.

Shoaib Akhtar criticized PCB for conceding to the hybrid model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, allowing India's matches in UAE. He claimed the agreement was pre-decided and urged stronger negotiation.