Why Has Pakistan Agreed For A Hybrid ICC Champions Trophy? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

Why Has Pakistan Agreed For A Hybrid ICC Champions Trophy? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

After months of speculations and threats of Champions Trophy moving out of Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has agreed to a hybrid model of the Champions Trophy. Reports say, PCB has put forward a few demands. Will ICC agree to Pakistan's requests? The PCB has also urged for equality in the upcoming tournaments hosted by India but former cricketers like Shoaib Akhtar has a different opinion. Rupha Ramani looks at what led to Pakistan agreeing to ICC and India's stance and what this means for the Champions Trophy.

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