Champions Trophy venue issues News

Chaos erupted at Karachi Stadium due to poor security, free entry, and overwhelmed staff, with fans breaching barriers and a pitch invasion exposing PCB’s unpreparedness for Champions Trophy 2025.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to mark its much-anticipated return, but host nation Pakistan is struggling to meet crucial deadlines. With just weeks to go before the tournament kicks off on February 19, concerns are mounting over the unfinished renovation work at key venues in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. Reports suggest that it is "absolutely impossible" for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to complete the required upgrades in time, raising doubts about the country's ability to deliver a world-class experience. Despite reassurances from PCB officials, logistical delays, labor shortages, and security challenges continue to cast a shadow over the event. Here are ten key insights into Pakistan’s race against time to get the stadiums ready.

Despite the mounting concerns, the PCB remains optimistic that the stadiums will be ready in time for the Champions Trophy.