Karachi Stadium Delays Threaten ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, happening in 50 days, is facing several challenges. Although the hosting rights have been decided and the hybrid model confirmed, a new problem has arisen as construction work for the event is still incomplete, even though it was supposed to be finished earlier.

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Tri-Series to Test National Stadium’s Readiness for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council recently announced the schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will start on February 19. Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi will host the matches in Pakistan. Dubai has been selected as a neutral venue for all of Team India’s matches in the upcoming 50-over event.

There were earlier concerns that the event might be moved out of Pakistan, but it has been decided that the tournament will be played in a hybrid model. Group A includes Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan, while Group B consists of Australia, Afghanistan, England, and South Africa.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Stadium Upgrades Aimed at Meeting ICC International Standards

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is at risk due to delays in construction at the National Stadium in Karachi. According to a report by Cricket Pakistan, the first phase of renovations, which was supposed to be finished by December 15 and then extended to December 31, has still not been completed.

The renovation of the National Stadium was approved by PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi during a Governing Board meeting. While the structural work on the stadium is complete, finishing touches on the floors are still being done, and the removal of fencing around the ground is yet to be finished due to continuous delays.

Mohsin Naqvi has stated that the construction work at the National Stadium in Karachi is expected to continue into January. The renovation project, with a budget of PKR 3.5 billion, will go through additional phases to complete further developments.

Renovation Details For ICC Champions Trophy 2025:

Ground Floor: Rooms for the ICC’s Anti-Corruption and Anti-Doping Units, as well as spaces for match officials, are being built.

First Floor: Two dressing rooms are planned for construction.

Second and Third Floors: Hospitality boxes are set to be built on these floors.

Fourth Floor: A media center is scheduled for construction.

Additional Features: The first phase includes replacing the old scoreboard with new digital screens and installing modern LED lights.

Blackout Looms for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as Karachi Stadium Struggles to Finish Upgrades

A tri-series between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa has been planned at the National Stadium in Karachi to test the stadium’s readiness for the ICC Champions Trophy. The National Stadium will host three matches during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The third match of the series is scheduled for February 12, with the final set to take place on February 14. The upgrades to the stadium are aimed at meeting the international standards required by the ICC for the major tournament.

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