ICC tournament in Pakistan News

Pakistan Cricket Board clarified the absence of India's flag at Karachi Stadium ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, citing logistical reasons due to India playing its matches in Dubai under the hybrid model.

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.

Initially slated for completion by December 31, the renovation projects for Karachi's National Stadium and Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium faced delays, prompting an extended deadline of February 5.

India's journey in the Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 20, with a high-stakes encounter against Bangladesh.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to kick off on February 19, marking a historic return of global cricket to Pakistan.