Will Champions Trophy be moved from Pakistan? Report says ICC delegation has not yet raised concerns

Multiple media outlets are reporting that the 2025 Champions Trophy may be held outside Pakistan due to delays in the renovation of stadiums in the country. In Pakistan, Champions Trophy matches are scheduled to be held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National Bank Stadium in Karachi. Meanwhile, India’s matches in the tournament will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as the Indian side has not opted to tour Pakistan.

Renovation work on the Pakistan venue began in August last year and was scheduled to be completed by December 31, but it has not yet been completed. According to multiple reports, if the venue is not ready by handover on February 12, the entire tournament will be moved to the UAE.

Amid continued concerns about Pakistan, a report has been released that brings great relief to them. report of today’s india The International Cricket Council (ICC) said it is closely monitoring the situation at Pakistan’s three stadiums and its delegation has not yet raised any concerns over it.

The eight-team tournament with 15 contests will conclude on March 9th.

“All the works (related to the stadium) will be completed by the first week of February. Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy successfully. There is no need to follow any rumors. We will do our best. There are people who are dedicated to working hard.” They are tarnishing Pakistan’s image on social media. We know who they are and why they are doing this,” a PCB official told IANS.

However, the PCB on Wednesday changed the venue of the ODI 3 series, which also involves South Africa and New Zealand, from Multan to Karachi and Lahore, with the move coming as preparations at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National Stadium in Karachi are advanced. He said that this is due to the fact that They will host six of the 12 Champions Trophy group stage matches.

Pakistan is gearing up to host the ICC tournament for the first time since 1996, when it co-hosted the ODI World Cup.

(With IANS input)