The administrator warned if Pakistan pulls out of the Champions Trophy, it could face possible lawsuits from the global cricket body. He added broadcasters could also sue as such a move would affect their estimated revenues. "PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has to come clean on the whole issue," he said, stressing MPAs are identical across countries.

The Pakistan Cricket Board could face revenue losses, lawsuits and also risk international alienation if it decides to withdraw from the ICC Champions Trophy over a deadlock on the mode of organising the 50-over event scheduled in February-March next year.

The impasse over the Champions Trophy continues to stay as there is still no confirmation about the hosting of the tournament. Pakistan are the official hosts while India are not travelling there due to security issues and want to play their set to matches at the other venue.

The dispute between PCB and BCCI over the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is still unresolved. The schedule, originally planned for release in November, has been delayed due to BCCI's refusal to play in Pakistan.

The 20-second advertisement from Star Sports features all participating teams, including India, which almost confirms the participation of the two-time champions in the 2024 edition of the tournament

Shahid Afridi has questioned the role of the ICC in the entire Champions Trophy stand-off between PCB and BCCI.