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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has issued a stern warning to the current PCB management about the potential financial consequences of their hardline stance on the Champions Trophy 2025.
The BCCI’s refusal to tour Pakistan due to security concerns has led to a stalemate, with the PCB insisting on hosting the entire tournament in Pakistan. However, Sethi believes that this stance could backfire, as the ICC often favors India in such disputes.
“The ICC always sides with India. If they move the tournament to Sri Lanka or Dubai, and Pakistan decides not to participate, it will hurt the ICC financially but not as much as it will hurt Pakistan. A significant portion of ICC revenues goes to India, while Pakistan receives a much smaller share,” Sethi said.
Sethi further warned that Pakistan’s decision to isolate itself from international cricket could have severe financial implications. “If PCB rejects a hybrid model and also refuses to play in another country, they are essentially pushing themselves out of ICC events. This isolation will leave Pakistan dependent on bilateral series, which generate far less revenue,” he added.
With the Champions Trophy being a major ICC event, any changes to the format or venue could have far-reaching consequences for the participating teams and the global cricket calendar.
