The deadlock over the hosting of next year’s Champions Trophy finally ended on Thursday when the ICC announced that India will play their matches of the 50-over event at a neutral venue instead of host country Pakistan, which will get a similar arrangement for tournaments to be held in India till 2027. 

The agreement will also extend to the 2028 women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in Pakistan. Although no formal announcement has been made, but India’s Champions Trophy matches are likely to be held in the UAE. The arrangement will also cover next year’s women’s World Cup in India.