ICC Pakistan hosting rights News

Amid the ongoing tensions, a Pakistani cricket expert alleged that the BCCI played a role in sidelining Sumair Ahmed during the presentation ceremony.

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.

The PCB’s demand for clarification comes amidst political strains that have kept India and Pakistan from playing bilateral cricket on each other’s soil since 2008.