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Exam For Pakistan! ICC Delegation Review Gaddafi Stadium Ahead Of Champions Trophy 

Sakshi Sharma

ICC Delegation at the Gaddafi Stadium(Source:@SalmanAsif2007,x.com)ICC Delegation at the Gaddafi Stadium(Source:@SalmanAsif2007,x.com)

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In a significant development, ICC delegation visited Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday (January 12) to review the preparations for the much-awaited Champions Trophy 2025. It is important to mention that, the delegation committee, included ICC officials, broadcasters, and logistics experts. According to Cricket Pakistan, the PCB Director, Usman Wahla led the delegation through the stadium. He conducted a detailed inspection of the venue to evaluate its readiness for the marquee event. 

 ICC Delegation Inspects Gaddafi Stadium 

He mentioned and highlighted the significant upgrades related to the venue along with media boxes, dressing rooms, and other essential facilities. The renovation work, which began earlier this year, is reportedly on track and expected to be completed by the end of January. Gaddafi Stadium will host four matches during the tournament, including the crucial second semi-final on March 5.

Earlier, ICC delegation also visited Karachi’s National Bank Stadium to take a  look at the  preparations for the Champions Trophy 2025. The six-member team reviewed the venue’s readiness for the tournament. The visit aimed to ensure that all necessary facilities are in place ahead of the tournament's scheduled start on February 19.

It is also important to note that earlier several reports raised concerns about delays in the renovation work at the venues. The slow and incomplete renovation work for the marquee tournament cast doubts on Pakistan’s ability to host its first major ICC event. However, later on, the PCB assured that all preparations were on schedule and emphasised that the tournament would proceed as planned.

The highly-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 will feature eight teams divided into two groups. Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B features Afghanistan, South Africa, England, and Australia. The much-awaited clash between Pakistan-India will take place on February 23.