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

Shoaib Akhtar criticizes the Pakistan Cricket Board for conceding to a pre-decided hybrid model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, where India will play all its matches in the UAE. Akhtar calls for stronger negotiations with the BCCI and ICC,

Babar Azam was reintegrated into the side during Pakistan's white-ball tour of Australia last month. He played three T20Is and an equal number of ODIs. Still, his problems did not seem to have eased much,

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has strongly criticized the PCB for allegedly agreeing to the hybrid model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has spoken on the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy controversy. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which has the hosting rights for this tournament, had earlier maintained that it would host the tournament entirely in Pakistan.

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.

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.

Pakistan initially did not accept the demands put in place by BCCI, it has been reported that the PCB has agreed to the hybrid model, with India's matches set to be held in Dubai.

ICC is mulling over a new partnership formula that can resolve the BCCI-PCB deadlock over the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Know more about ICC's new strategy to find a permanent solution to the BCCI-PCB tussle.

According to the new deal between the PCB and ICC, Pakistan will host all of India’s matches in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at a neutral venue but will still host the final in Lahore if India fails to qualify.