Pakistan Confirms Readiness for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with Stadium Renovations Nearing Completion

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi assures all venues will be ready on time, dismissing doubts raised by critics and inviting global cricket officials to the tournament.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, with matches hosted in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced that Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium will be inaugurated on February 7 by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with Karachi Stadium following on February 11.
Naqvi addressed criticism of Pakistan's preparedness, emphasizing that all essential renovations will be completed in time, with further minor work continuing post-tournament in Karachi and Rawalpindi.
The PCB has invited heads of cricket boards, including ICC Chairman Jay Shah, to a pre-tournament ceremony on February 16 in Lahore.
India will play its matches in Dubai due to security concerns, while Pakistan is hosting its first ICC event since 1996, marking a significant milestone for the nation.