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The International Cricket Council (ICC) is closely monitoring the construction of three venues for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be held in February and March. The International Cricket Council delegation did not express concerns over the progress of the stadium.
Pakistan This is the first time they are hosting the prestigious white-ball tournament since co-hosting the ODI World Cup in 1996. However, it is reported that with only about a month left until the start of the tournament, the three venues designated for the Champions League are still under construction and upgrades.
PCB assures fans, spectators and media ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The National Stadium in Karachi, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host matches. These venues need to be completed and handed over to the ICC by February 12, 2025. However, construction and upgrade work starting in August 2024 has faced delays.
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board shared an update on the progress of renovations at the three venues. The news comes amid reports that the cricket board is struggling to complete renovations on time, raising concerns about catering for the playing surface schedule.
The PCB “assured fans, spectators and media that all upgrade work is progressing as planned and will be completed on or around the stipulated deadlines”.
The International Chamber of Commerce pays close attention to the construction of the three venues
The International Cricket Federation is closely monitoring the construction progress of the three venues for the Champions Trophy. According to Sports Tak, the ICC delegation has not raised any concerns so far.
“The ICC is keeping a close eye on the construction of the three venues. So far, the ICC delegation has not raised any concerns. There are always contingency plans for such tournaments, but they are not required,” a source said . DeSports, who is close to the development, told reporters.
The team is expected to arrive in Pakistan from February 12
The organizers are responsible for preparing the venue (including the pitch) but the ICC Stadium Manager will supervise the work if necessary. Pakistan has set a new deadline for completion of the stadium as January 25, originally scheduled for December 31. The ICC support period is scheduled to begin on January 12.
Teams are expected to arrive in Pakistan starting from February 12 to compete for the championship trophy. New Zealand Likely to be the first team to arrive as they will be playing in the opener of a major tournament. Bangladesh team with team Indiawill go to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to participate in the first game on February 20.
The Indian team will play a practice match in Dubai but the date and opponents are yet to be confirmed. Dubai is the neutral venue for the tournament in the hybrid format, where all India’s matches and one semi-final will be played.
Gaddafi Stadium will host the second semi-final and final. If India advances to the Champions Trophy final, the match will be played in Dubai.
