Backing down from its boycott threat, the Pakistan Cricket Board has told the ICC that it is willing to accept the hybrid model for hosting next year’s Champions Trophy provided the world body allows the same arrangement for events to be held in India till 2031.

What was divulged by a PCB source in Karachi was all but confirmed by its chief Mohsin Naqvi in Dubai hours later. The tournament is scheduled to be held in February-March and India have refused to travel to Pakistan citing security concerns.