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The eagerly awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted in Pakistan, is likely to have its schedule unveiled in the coming days.

As reported by India Today on Tuesday, sources have confirmed that discussions are still ongoing between the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and the participating nations.

The finalized schedule is expected to be announced within a few days.

“We are still in discussions with the host and participating members on the Champions Trophy schedule. It should be out soon, likely in a couple of days or so,” the source revealed.

The PCB has maintained that the eight-team tournament will be hosted entirely in Pakistan. However, recent updates indicate that a "hybrid model" is under consideration for addressing logistical challenges.

This approach is being discussed due to India's hesitation to travel to Pakistan for the event, which is slated for February and March 2025. Back-channel negotiations are reportedly in progress to encourage the PCB to adopt this alternative model.