Overview
- 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.