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PCB In Trouble? ICC Revolts Against Screens At Karachi Stadium, Demands Compensation

Akshita Patel

Karachi Stadium is getting ready ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 [Source: @GhaffarDawnNews/X.com]Karachi Stadium is getting ready ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 [Source: @GhaffarDawnNews/X.com]

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) seems to have landed in trouble after ICC reportedly raised objections on the two giant screens erected at the National Stadium in Karachi. Apparently, the screens are blocking the fans’ view and hence the apex body has demanded compensation.

The 2025 Champions Trophy is soon to take place with the host nation Pakistan still wrapping up last-minute preparations. Since the country is hosting an ICC event after decades, the board, PCB, renovated stadiums in Lahore and Karachi.

The Gaddafi Stadium is reportedly ready as Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif set to inaugurate the Lahore venue this week. However, the National Stadium in Karachi has landed in trouble after the ICC intervention.

ICC pulls back PCB on giant scenes installed at Karachi

According to a report for RevSportz Global, ICC did a review of the stadium renovation in Karachi and objected to the two giant big screens installed ahead of a stand.

Apparently, the ICC believes the screens will block the fans’ view and has ordered PCB to refund the fans who bought tickets for the disputed area.

Stadium management and the PCB are reportedly in discussions to address the ICC's concerns. A PCB official has hinted at the possibility of relocating the screens or reducing their size to comply with international regulations.

Notably, PCB has already pushed the deadline for the completion of the renovation by weeks. And with two weeks left for the event to start, the ICC has tightened scrutiny to ensure the best facilities are available for the players during the big event.

PCB conducts drills to stop fan invasion

In a funny turn of events, PCB has done some out-of-the-box things to ensure top-class security at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, for the much-awaited Champions Trophy 2025. A video on social media that went viral depicts how officials are training stadium guards to catch intruders onto the pitch. This sight made many laugh but is an excellent effort to prepare for every possible scenario.