Pakistan Shifts Venue For Tri-Series To Lahore And Karachi In Preparation For Champions Trophy
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Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan (Source:@AatifNawaz,x.com)
In a recent news, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced change in the venue for the upcoming tri-nation ODI series, featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa. The series, originally set to take place in Multan, will now be hosted at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
PCB Shifts Tri-series To Lahore And Karachi
However, it is important to mention that, the decision comes as the PCB continues to work on significant upgrades to these two venues. These improvements are part of Pakistan’s preparations to host the Champions Trophy 2025. The main reason that the board might have opted for venue change would be to showcase the enhanced facilities in the tri-nation series.
"Given the advanced stage of preparations at Gaddafi Stadium and National Bank Stadium, the PCB has decided to relocate the upcoming tri-nation ODI series to these two venues. The series, featuring New Zealand and South Africa alongside Pakistan, was originally scheduled to be held in Multan."the PCB release said.
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The board has further added that despite rumours circulating about potential delays in the stadium renovations, the PCB has reassured stakeholders that there is no race against time. The facilities will be in top condition well before the mega-competition.
"This decision reflects the PCB’s confidence in the readiness of these upgraded venues and their ability to deliver a world-class experience for players, officials, and fans alike," the PCB added. "Further details regarding the series will be shared in due course. In a regular update, the PCB assured the fans, spectators and media that all upgradation work was progressing on schedule and will be completed before or around the set deadlines."
Both the Gaddafi Stadium and the National Stadium are currently undergoing extensive upgrades and renovation work. As a consequence, neither stadium will be able to host any of the seven Test matches scheduled for this year.
Initially, Karachi was slated to welcome a Test match against England, but this fixture has been shifted to Multan. Additionally, Multan is now set to host two Test matches against the West Indies later this month.
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