Prime Minister (PM) Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his unwavering support for Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, emphasizing the nation’s collective commitment to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Federal Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to review progress on the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. During the meeting, the PCB chairman briefed the prime minister on developments regarding the tournament.

According to a top International Cricket Council (ICC) source, the global governing body for the sport has reached a consensus to conduct the Champions Trophy in a hybrid model, allowing India to play its share of matches in Dubai while agreeing "in principle" to a similar arrangement in multi-lateral events till 2027.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi of "complete support" on the issue of the hosting of the Champions Trophy next year and said the country should keep its self-respect while dealing with the matter,

According to the report, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi had apparently met the PM on short notice to inform him about Pakistan's next step, as the Indian cricket board was not willing to accept the "fusion formula" proposed by the PCB to the ICC.