Last week, the ICC reached a consensus to conduct the eight-team competition in a hybrid model, allowing India to play its share of matches in Dubai while agreeing "in principle" to a similar arrangement in multi-lateral events till 2027.

The consequences of the final decision of ICC will have a long-term impact on where Pakistan would stand in world cricket.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has endorsed the principled stance of the Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi amid a dispute on the venue of matches with India for the upcoming ICC

The impasse over the Champions Trophy continues to stay as there is still no confirmation about the hosting of the tournament. Pakistan are the official hosts while India are not travelling there due to security issues and want to play their set to matches at the other venue.

The Pakistan Cricket Board could face revenue losses, lawsuits and also risk international alienation if it decides to withdraw from the ICC Champions Trophy over a deadlock on the mode of organising the 50-over event scheduled in February-March next year.

Pakistan will incur huge financial losses, attract lawsuits and even an international boycott if they withdraw from Champions Trophy 2025.

Pakistan's cricket future hangs in the balance amid a standoff with India over the Champions Trophy. The PCB's potential withdrawal over hosting arrangements could lead to significant financial losses,