Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face revenue losses, lawsuits and risk alienation from the cricket world if it decides to withdraw from the ICC Champions Trophy as deadlock persists with governing body ICC over the mode of organising the 50-over event scheduled in February-March.
A senior cricket administrator who is well versed with the organisation ICC events told PTI on Wednesday that it would not be a easy decision for the PCB to not play in the Champions Trophy if their Hybrid Model formula is not accepted in entirety by the ICC and Board of Control for Cricket in India.
“Pakistan has not only signed a host agreement with the ICC but like all other participating
nations in the event it has also signed a mandatory members participation agreement (MPA) with the ICC,” the administrator explained.
“It is only after a member nation signs the MPA for playing in an ICC event that it is eligible to get a share of revenues earned from ICC events.
“Most importantly when the ICC signed a broadcasting deal for all its events rights it has given a
guarantee to them that all ICC members are available to play in their events including the Champions Trophy,” he
said.