The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied all rumors about the 2025 Cricket Champions Trophy being moved out of Pakistan. This comes after reports of the entire tournament being moved outside Pakistan became a trending topic in cricket.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly racing against time to complete the renovation of the stadiums for the 2025 Cricket Champions Trophy. It has been learned that if there is a delay in the construction work, the entire tournament could be moved out of Pakistan.
Construction and modernization work on the stadiums in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is yet to be completed.
Construction and modernization work on the National Stadium in Karachi, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is yet to be completed. It is learned that they have been given time till February 12 and if the PCB does not complete the time, they will have to face the consequences.
The Pakistan Cricket Board began renovation work in August and the work was scheduled to be completed by 31 December. However, they are nowhere close to him. This has left the ICC worried, especially since they are facing a lot of criticism over the venue infrastructure during the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup and may consider moving the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy outside Pakistan.
Pakistan will host Champions Trophy successfully, no need to go into any rumours – PCB Official
However, a Pakistan Cricket Board official said that all construction work at three stadiums is scheduled to be completed by the first week of February. He said there was no need to believe the rumors as Pakistan would host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025.
The PCB source added that the reports about the transfer of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 were an attempt to tarnish Pakistan’s image on social media. But he added that they are keen to give their best in hosting the tournament. Speaking to IANS, he explained:
“All the work (related to the stadiums) will be completed by the first week of February. Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy successfully. There is no need to give in to any rumours.”
“We are committed to doing our best. There are people who are trying to tarnish Pakistan’s image on social media. We know who they are and why they are doing it,” he added.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has changed the venues for the tri-series ODI series against South Africa and New Zealand
The Pakistan Cricket Board recently changed the venues for the ODI tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand. The matches will be held in Karachi and Lahore, and this has created a lot of speculation about the future of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to be played in a hybrid model. While the rest of the matches will be held in Pakistan, India’s matches will be held in Dubai. The tournament will be held from February 19 to March 9.
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