Former Pakistan cricketers expressed their disappointment over the Champions Trophy 2025 taking place in hybrid model, with India playing all their matches in Dubai. Pakistan has the official hosting rights for the Champions Trophy 2025, which is slated to take place from 19th February to 9th March. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was adamant in its refusal to send India to Pakistan for the 50-over tournament due to security concerns, prompting the International Cricket Council to shift India's matches to a neutral venue, with Dubai being chosen as the host city for all of Men in Blue's fixtures. The deadlock was broken after several rounds of meetings and extensive negotiations between ICC, PCB, and BCCI. The agreement came after Pakistan's demand for hybrid model for the 2026 T20 World Cup was agreed by India, the host of the tournament. Also read: With eye on Champions Trophy 2025, injured Bumrah likely to be rested for majority of England home seriesHowever, former Pakistan players are unhappy with the hybrid model, stating it is unfair for other participating teams by giving advantage to India. "India is the only team that knows where it will play the semi-finals and the final, while the other teams will only know that once the group stage is completed," Former Pakistan pacer Salim Altaf told Dawn. Ex-Pakistan Test skipper Intikhab Alam said that India will have an advantage over other participating teams as the Men in Blue will play in similar conditions at the same venue throughout the marquee event. He also expressed surprised over other cricket boards not raising objections to hybrid model.  "Like other teams, India will not go from venue to venue," Alam told Dawn. "It will avoid the logistics of travel besides getting similar kinds of pitches and cricketing environment at one venue. It is not fair on the other teams. It’s surprising for me that the other cricket boards did not raise any objection," he added. Also read: AUS vs IND, 5th Test: 'Kidhar ja nahi raha hu' - Rohit Sharma breaks silence amid retirement rumours (WATCH)India are clubbed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. The Men in Blue will begin their quest for Champions Trophy triumph against Bangladesh on February 23 at Dubai International Stadium.