The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, originally scheduled as a 50-over tournament in Pakistan, might shift to a T20 format, according to a report by Cricbuzz. The potential change might come into effect due to the declining popularity of ODI cricket and the growing appeal of T20 matches, which are faster-paced and more audience-friendly.

The controversy surrounding the conduct of the next year's ICC Champions Trophy is far from over as India and Pakistan are still persistent with their demands.While the Board of Control for

India's reluctance to send its team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy has delayed the tournament's progress, including the release of its schedule. India has insisted on playing its matches in the UAE under a hybrid model instead of traveling to Pakistan.

It is possible that some stakeholders could resurrect calls to change the Champions Trophy to a T20 format, which is quicker and easier to market than the ODIs.

The fate of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 remains uncertain as negotiations between key stakeholders continue. Senior officials from the Pakistan Cricket Board are actively involved

Some stakeholders are even suggesting changing the tournament to a T20 format for easier marketing, if the deadlock continues. The situation remains complex with no immediate solution as time runs out before the tournament begins.

Decisions imminent as PCB and ICC officials hold talks in Dubai after BCCI reportedly agreed to most conditions.

The future of Champions Trophy remains uncertain as the International Cricket Council (ICC) still hasn’t released the final schedule. With less than 75 days to go, the competition is likely to be held between February 19- March 9. A proper decision resolution seems to be quite far leaving all the fans, broadcasters and stakeholders frustrated.

While uncertainty around the format of Champions Trophy, media reports suggest that 15-match event will follow a hybrid model-10 games in Pakistan & 5 potentially hosted in the UAE or Sri Lanka

The ICC Champions Trophy consensus is far from over. BCCI has convened with the ICC that the Indian Cricket Team will not travel to Pakistan for the marquee event next year.