As the impasse over the Champions Trophy hosting and scheduling continues, former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has claimed that the tournament's official broadcaster has said 'no' to the hybrid model or to have India and Pakistan in different pools.
After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to send the Indian team to Pakistan -- the designated hosts of the tournament, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a tough stance with strong objection to a hybrid model, which will allow India to play their matches at a neutral venue, while the rest of tournament is hosted in Pakistan.
