The ICC board meeting, originally scheduled to address important issues regarding the Champions Trophy 2025, has been postponed again, as confirmed by former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif.

Latif announced on social media that the meeting is now likely to take place on Sunday or Monday.

He noted that both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have been directed to consult with their respective foreign ministries regarding the tournament’s future.

The postponement follows a deadlock between the two boards during the ICC’s recent discussions, particularly concerning hosting rights and the proposed hybrid model for the event.

The ICC has reportedly given the PCB and BCCI 24 to 48 hours to present a viable solution. Pakistan remains steadfast in its desire to host the tournament and is committed to a hybrid model, while the PCB has stated that progress can only be made with a workable proposal.

Adding to the complexity, conflicting statements from Indian cricket officials and their Ministry of External Affairs regarding the hosting arrangements have contributed to the ongoing uncertainty.

A resolution is needed to finalize the tournament’s structure and hosting model.

Previously, the ICC had postponed the board meeting to November 30, but discussions did not yield a conclusion. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated Pakistan’s position against the hybrid model, emphasizing the country’s commitment to hosting all matches on home soil.

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Meanwhile, Indian representatives have pointed out that the Indian government has not approved travel for the national cricket team to Pakistan, further complicating matters.

As the deadlock continues, ICC officials have announced that board members will reconvene soon to attempt to resolve the impasse.

If an agreement is not reached, the ICC may resort to a voting process to determine the tournament’s future.