Amid concerns that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will not be properly held in the host country Pakistan due to the lack of stadium development, Pakistan-based journalist Farid Khan has reported that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will not be held properly in the host country Pakistan due to the lack of stadium development. He shared a video showing ongoing construction at the stadium. Earlier, there were reports that stadiums were still under construction in all three cities – Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi – with over a month left until the Champions Trophy begins. However, visuals shared by journalists show how much work is being done at Gaddafi Stadium.
The visuals depict how the stadium is actually being built almost from scratch. Bricks, ladders, cement, construction tools and vehicles can all be seen in the video.
According to the reporter’s social media posts, more than 250 workers are working on site to complete the stadium construction by the set deadline of January 25th.
Video: Construction underway at Gaddafi Stadium in Pakistan
Latest News: The main building of Gaddafi Stadium is under preparation. More than 250 workers are working around the clock to meet the January 25 deadline. After that, the stadium will be completed. If India fails to qualify, the Champions Trophy final will be held.
pic.twitter.com/MzYtgMqyjr— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 8, 2025
In response to the report by The Times of IndiaNow, an official has said that Pakistan’s stadiums are inadequately prepared and requires a lot of support from both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) to complete the construction work in time. It is said that a miracle is required.
Gaddafi’s stadium is said to be in particularly bad shape.
“The weather is not ideal for construction and finishing work to be carried out at a rapid pace. In Gaddafi, even the plastering work has not yet been completed. And most of the time we are talking about changing rooms etc. It is not possible to set up random rooms/enclosures for ICC events. The National Stadium decided not to fully complete the new enclosure because the ICC had a checklist that needed to be met and there was no time. ” said the official. Said.
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has a new capacity of 35,000 people
480 LED lights have been installed and two giant digital replay screens will be installed next week. Hospitality facilities for new players and officials will also be operational in the last week of January. pic.twitter.com/iWkY0akjBs
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 8, 2025
Latest Update: 350 LED lights have been installed at the National Stadium in Karachi. 5,000 new chairs were installed for spectators. Two digital screens and new hospitality enclosure for players and officials.
Congratulations to everyone in Karachi. massive upgrade pic.twitter.com/djIRMr8hKa
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 8, 2025
Latest update: 10,000 new chairs will be installed at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Two digital playback screens will be installed. Hospitality box will be upgraded
Bangladesh vs New Zealand will be the first Champions Trophy match here on February 24 pic.twitter.com/cw61TEndyx
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 8, 2025
Meanwhile, considering the situation, the PCB has responded by changing the venue of Pakistan’s upcoming three-match series against South Africa and New Zealand.
While the majority of the tournament will be played in Pakistan, all Team India matches as well as the semi-finals and final will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). However, if India fails to qualify for the final, the summit clash will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium.
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