Shoaib Akhtar has now claimed that the BCCI and Virat Kohli want to play in Pakistan, as the TV and sponsorship rights would go off the roof if it happens.

Just hours after PCB accepted BCCI and ICC's demand, Akhtar also claimed the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy was already agreed upon. He urged Pakistan to maintain cordial cricketing relations with India. This claim came before it was revealed that PCB had already consented to this model well in advance.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes India and their talisman Virat Kohli will be more desperate to play in Pakistan than the hosts themselves for television and sponsorship reasons.

Shoaib Akhtar believes India is more eager to play in Pakistan than vice versa, emphasizing that Virat Kohli is particularly keen. Despite the ICC Champions Trophy matches being relocated to Dubai for Indian teams,

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) continue to tussle over the Champions Trophy that will be played next year. The upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy will be hosted by the PCB,

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has suggested best revenge for Pakistan against India amid ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 hosting controversy.

Shoaib Akhtar's statement came hours after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) gave in to BCCI and ICC's demand on Champions Trophy

Though the Pakistan Board remained firm on not accepting the hybrid model at any cost, they lowered their ground after the apex body’s two-day deadline warning.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is ready to accept the Hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025, but had put forth a one condition before the International Cricket Council.

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Akhtar gave an ultimatum to Babar Azam on his future in one-day internationals and T20 cricket amid changes in Pakistan's white-ball team management. Akhtar reckoned Babar will have to score three centuries,

Shoaib Akhtar criticized PCB for conceding to the hybrid model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, allowing India's matches in UAE. He claimed the agreement was pre-decided and urged stronger negotiation.