Naqvi assures ICC delegation of top-notch facilities for Champions Trophy 2025

Monitoring Desk

LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation visiting Pakistan to inspect venues and facilities for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday called on Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi.

The delegation led by Chris Tetley, ICC’s Head of Events, included Sarah Edgar, Senior Manager event operations at ICC and Aun Zaidi, Manager event operations.

The meeting was also attended by COO PCB Salman Naseer, Director International Cricket PCB Usman Wahla and other PCB officials.

After inspecting Karachi’s National Bank Stadium, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Stadium, the ICC delegation insisted on the extensive preparations needed to host the Champions Trophy 2025.

Acknowledging the importance of hosting a successful tournament, Mohsin Naqvi gave the delegation assurances of thorough preparations at every stage.

Naqvi further presented his plans for the stadiums’ upgradation and reiterated that he would not leave any stone unturned.

“Pakistan is set to host an ICC Tournament which is an absolute pleasure and a welcome development not just for the board but also for the fans across the country who are an important stakeholder in this sport, he said adding that the PCB will arrange top-notch facilities as per the stature of this historic tournament.

“I am delighted to announce that the PCB will upgrade the three major venues in the country well in time before the start of ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The PCB will leave no stone unturned in making this a very successful and memorable tournament.”

The ICC delegation expressed satisfaction with the overall facilities on offer across Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.