Despite several issues, Pak experts believe Champions Trophy a success, could pave way for more events
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Despite several issues, Pak experts believe Champions Trophy a success, could pave way for more events

The Hindu  

Despite three Champions Trophy matches in the country getting abandoned due to rain, fans losing interest after the national team's premature exit, excessive spending on revamping stadiums, a hybrid model and suffocating security measures, experts in Pakistan still believe the marquee event was a success and could open the doors for more international events. Pakistan hosted the Champions Trophy on a hybrid model after India refused to send its team to the country due to security concerns, and instead played all its matches in Dubai. Though Australia skipper Steve Smith, South Africa's Temba Bavuma and New Zealand's Mitchell Santner spoke about how relaxed they felt moving around in Dubai compared to the stringent security protection they had in Pakistan, Dave Musker, ICC's safety and security manager, said the event was "successful". Arif Ali Khan Abbasi, a former strong man in Pakistan cricket, believes the Champions Trophy will benefit the PCB as it will get to host more international events, but how far it will fill the board's coffers remains to be seen as India is not ready to play in the country.

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Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Cricket Board suffers loss of over ₹700 crore after spending ₹869 crore - Report
5 days, 17 hours ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Cricket Board suffers loss of over ₹700 crore after spending ₹869 crore - Report

Live Mint  

Pakistan hosted the first global cricket tournament in the last 29 years, the Champions Trophy, from 19 February to 9 March amid much enthusiasm. The Pakistan Cricket Board suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending ₹869 crore to play just one completed home game during the tournament, reported The Telegraph. Led by Mohammad Rizwan, the Pakistan cricket team played …

PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect
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5 days, 21 hours ago

PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect

Hindustan Times  

Champions Trophy 2025 was the first global cricket tournament held in Pakistan in the last 29 years, marking a significant moment in the sport's history in the country. However, it was nothing short of a financial and logistical failure as the Pakistan Cricket Board suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending INR 869 crore for playing just one completed …

Pakistan domestic players' match fees slashed, facilities reduced even as PCB officials earn millions: Report
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1 week, 4 days ago

Pakistan domestic players' match fees slashed, facilities reduced even as PCB officials earn millions: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly slashing match fees of players in domestic cricket and reducing facilities. The PCB had recently spent billions of rupees for renovating stadiums in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi for the 2025 Champions Trophy. According to a PTI report, the PCB has reduced the match fees of cricketers participating in the upcoming National T20 Championship from …

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence
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2 weeks ago

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence

Firstpost  

The spotlight isn’t just on the Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan cricket team for the underwhelming defence of their Champions Trophy title. AP The Pakistan cricket team had undergone another captaincy and coach change in the latter half of 2024 following a series of disastrous results, including and especially in the T20 World Cup. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results …

Pakistan team are flop, but how did the cricketing nation fare in Champions Trophy?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pakistan team are flop, but how did the cricketing nation fare in Champions Trophy?

India Today  

The Champions Trophy 2025 is officially out of Pakistan. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage However, that did not turn out to be true, as Pakistan crashed out of the tournament without winning a single game. They were renovating all three of their venues, a massive task undertaken by the Pakistan Cricket Board ahead of the tournament. They got it in writing …

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit

The Hindu  

Pakistani cricket fans have more or less lost interest in the ICC Champions Trophy after the early exit of their team from the competition and the onset of Ramadan. Fariha and Faiza, two sisters who came with a group of college friends on Saturday, said without Pakistan in contention the Champions Trophy was over for them. “We were hosting a …

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit: Report
3 weeks ago

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit: Report

India Today  

Pakistani cricket fans have more or less lost interest in the ICC Champions Trophy after the early exit of their team from the competition and the onset of Ramadan. But Jamil said the work to provide state-level security for the teams, officials, media and fans had begun before the commencement of the mega event because of the three-nation tournament involving …

Pakistan's security arrangements for Champions Trophy under scanner once again after multiple blasts on Friday
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan's security arrangements for Champions Trophy under scanner once again after multiple blasts on Friday

Firstpost  

At least two explosions took place in Pakistan – at a mosque in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as well as in Quetta, Balochistan – on Friday at a time when the country is hosting its first global cricketing event in nearly 30 years. Pakistan had promised adequate security cover for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the first global event taking …

Pakistan’s billion-rupee Champions Trophy project ends in disappointing first-round exit and ruthless post-mortem
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan’s billion-rupee Champions Trophy project ends in disappointing first-round exit and ruthless post-mortem

Firstpost  

The PCB had spent a fortune to renovate the three Pakistani venues for the ICC Champions Trophy, and the board as well as fans would have got their money’s worth had the Mohammad Rizwan-led home team reached the knockout stage at the very least. Hosts and defending champions Pakistan ended up playing just one match on home soil in the …

Pakistan cricket's miserable state: Prime Minister to take notice, says advisor
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pakistan cricket's miserable state: Prime Minister to take notice, says advisor

India Today  

Pakistan's embarrassing exit from the Champions Trophy is set to have ramifications. Rana Sanaullah, who is the advisor to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, said in an interview that the PM will be taking notice of structural discrepancies in the Pakistan Cricket Board, run by Mohsin Naqvi. The advisor to the Pakistani PM said that the PCB had done as …

'Don't care': Hosts' exit deflates Champions Trophy buzz in Pakistan
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'Don't care': Hosts' exit deflates Champions Trophy buzz in Pakistan

New Indian Express  

KARACHI: Champions Trophy fever in Pakistan has plummeted after the hosts crashed out of the first major cricket event in the country in three decades without winning a game. "It feels like attending a wedding where you don't know the bride or groom," said Kashan Khan, a medical student who watched Pakistan get beaten by New Zealand by 60 runs …

Pakistan sink to embarrassing low, become first-ever Champions Trophy hosts to endure winless run since format rebrand
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pakistan sink to embarrassing low, become first-ever Champions Trophy hosts to endure winless run since format rebrand

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s return to hosting an ICC event after nearly three decades ended in bitter disappointment as they crashed out of the Champions Trophy 2025 without a single win. India's Virat Kohli and Axar Patel shake hands with Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan and his teammates A cricketing powerhouse, Pakistan found themselves on the wrong side of history, becoming the first host …

Injuries to key players 'disturbed' Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign: Mohammad Rizwan
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Injuries to key players 'disturbed' Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign: Mohammad Rizwan

Firstpost  

Pakistan had lost openers Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, both of whom were integral members of the team’s ideal ODI combination, to injury. Captain Mohammad Rizwan, however, insisted that the injuries weren’t meant to be an excuse, and admitted the hosts and defending champions underperformed in the Champions Trophy. Mohammad Rizwan's first ICC event as Pakistan captain ended on a …

PCB takes 'serious note' of pitch invader in BAN-NZ game; several cops dismissed for refusing Champions Trophy duty
3 weeks, 3 days ago

PCB takes 'serious note' of pitch invader in BAN-NZ game; several cops dismissed for refusing Champions Trophy duty

Firstpost  

The Champions Trophy Group A clash between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Rawalpindi on Monday had witnessed a spectator run into the playing area and hug all-rounder Rachin Ravindra. A spectator carrying a photograph of 'Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan' leader Saad Rizvi hugs Rachin Ravindra after invading the playing area at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium during the Champions Trophy Group A match …

Pakistan: Over 100 cops dismissed for refusing duty during Champions Trophy
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pakistan: Over 100 cops dismissed for refusing duty during Champions Trophy

Op India  

During the Champions Trophy, a massive security breach in Pakistan was exposed when it was discovered that several police personnel assigned to the ongoing ICC event were either absent or refused to carry out their duty. A Punjab Police official stated, “The police officials were assigned to provide security for teams travelling between Gaddafi Stadium Lahore and designated hotels but …

A week into ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket team and PCB remains in spotlight for wrong reasons
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

A week into ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket team and PCB remains in spotlight for wrong reasons

Firstpost  

Not only have hosts and defending champions Pakistan suffered a first-round exit following defeats against New Zealand and India, the Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB continued to face flak for the way they’ve been organising the first ICC event happening in the country since 1996. While the Pakistan cricket team has suffered a first-round exit from the Champions Trophy, the PCB came …

Pakistan needs a bold new approach to redeem itself
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pakistan needs a bold new approach to redeem itself

The Hindu  

The stage was set perfectly for Pakistan. The losses to New Zealand and India had a predictable pattern as the batters’ timid approach proved costly. The squad lacks batting depth, and barring players like Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar, the others don’t have the ability to go big. The chatter ahead of the must-win game against its neighbour veered around …

Over 100 Pakistani policemen dismissed for refusing Champions Trophy duty
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Over 100 Pakistani policemen dismissed for refusing Champions Trophy duty

India Today  

In an unprecedented move, over 100 policemen of Pakistan's Punjab Police have been dismissed from service for refusing to perform assigned security duties during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, police said on Tuesday. According to an official of the Punjab Police, more than 100 police officials and officers have been removed from their positions for being found absent from …

Over 100 Pakistani Policemen Dismissed For Refusing Champions Trophy Duty
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Over 100 Pakistani Policemen Dismissed For Refusing Champions Trophy Duty

ABP News  

In an unprecedented move, over 100 policemen of Pakistan's Punjab Police have been dismissed from service for refusing to perform assigned security duties during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, police said on Tuesday. According to an official of the Punjab Police, more than 100 police officials and officers have been removed from their positions for being found absent from …

Analysis: Why Pakistan was knocked out of Champions Trophy 2025 after just two matches?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Analysis: Why Pakistan was knocked out of Champions Trophy 2025 after just two matches?

The Hindu  

The stage was set perfectly for Pakistan. Chasing 321 against the Kiwis, Mohammed Rizwan’s men crawled to 22 for two in the PowerPlay and could never recover. READ | Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton highlight India’s ‘undeniable advantage’ of playing in Dubai The squad lacks batting depth, and barring players like Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar, the others don’t have …

How brand Team Pakistan is facing fresh trouble after Champions Trophy debacle
3 weeks, 4 days ago

How brand Team Pakistan is facing fresh trouble after Champions Trophy debacle

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 has raised concerns about the team’s brand value and future sponsorship deals. Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy has not only left fans disappointed but also raised fresh concerns about the brand value of the national cricket team. While the Pakistan Cricket Board may not face immediate financial losses due …

'Complete overhaul': What went wrong for Pakistan in 2025 Champions Trophy?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Complete overhaul': What went wrong for Pakistan in 2025 Champions Trophy?

New Indian Express  

KARACHI: Title-holders and hosts Pakistan crashed out in the group phase of the Champions Trophy after losing to New Zealand and arch-rivals India. AFP Sport looks at where it all went wrong for Mohammad Rizwan's men in the 50-over tournament: Uncertain build-up Rizwan was appointed white-ball skipper in October last year and led Pakistan to an impressive 2-1 ODI win …

Terror threat grips Pakistan amidst Champions Trophy: Reports
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Terror threat grips Pakistan amidst Champions Trophy: Reports

Deccan Chronicle  

In a concerning development, Pakistan stepped up security measures amid the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy after its intelligence bureau reportedly warned of potential terror threat to foreign players and attendees. Terror groups including Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan, ISIS and ISKP -- Islamic State Khorasan Province are planning to kidnap international players and attendees, particularly Chinese and Arab nationals, the reports claimed. …

After Champions Trophy debacle, Pakistan's brand value set to take big hit: Report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

After Champions Trophy debacle, Pakistan's brand value set to take big hit: Report

India Today  

Pakistan cricket is on the ropes yet again, and this time, even attracting sponsors for the men's national team could become a challenge for the powers that be after the abysmal outing in the Champions Trophy Traditional rivals India thrashed Pakistan by six wickets in their match in Dubai on Sunday, pushing the tournament hosts on the brink of elimination. …

IND vs PAK: Is Pakistan's Champions Trophy title defence over after loss against India? Scenarios explained
3 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs PAK: Is Pakistan's Champions Trophy title defence over after loss against India? Scenarios explained

Firstpost  

Here’s what the semi-final qualification scenarios in Group A of the ICC Champions Trophy look like following India’s clinical six-wicket victory over Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. Virat Kohli celebrates after hitting a boundary that not only helped him bring up his 51st ODI century but also sealed India’s six-wicket victory over Pakistan in their Champions Trophy Group A match …

Cricket-Pakistanis gather to watch India clash on big screen
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cricket-Pakistanis gather to watch India clash on big screen

Hindustan Times  

By Ariba Shahid Cricket-Pakistanis gather to watch India clash on big screen KARACHI, - On a sandy tract of land along Karachi's coastline, hundreds of Pakistani cricket fans gathered in front of a big screen to watch their cricket team battle arch-rivals India in the Champions Trophy on Sunday. Those watching in Karachi expressed disappointment because the game was originally …

Passion, politics and patriotism meld as Pakistan and India clash in cricket’s fiercest rivalry
1 month ago

Passion, politics and patriotism meld as Pakistan and India clash in cricket’s fiercest rivalry

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — It is a sports rivalry like no other in the world. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print So-called “cricket diplomacy” has occasionally thawed out relations but that hasn’t been the case under Modi. Ugra said while the fans of the two countries are eager to watch the two nations play …

Champions Trophy: Every day a new day as bruised Pakistan shift focus to India game
1 month ago

Champions Trophy: Every day a new day as bruised Pakistan shift focus to India game

India Today  

Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha did not mince words when he admitted that the defending champions were below par in their opening Champions Trophy match against New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday, 19 February. Every day is a new day, and we have a match against India; we will try to execute well against them," Salman Ali Agha said. Saud …

Gunmen identify, kill seven Punjabi travellers in Pakistan: govt official
1 month ago

Gunmen identify, kill seven Punjabi travellers in Pakistan: govt official

The Hindu  

Gunmen in volatile southwest Pakistan shot seven bus passengers dead after identifying them as being from another region, officials said Wednesday. The separatist militants killed at least 39 people in coordinated attacks last year that largely targeted ethnic Punjabis. According to an AFP count, since January 1 at least 67 people, the vast majority members of the security forces, have …

There shouldn't be any doubts on our performance: Pakistan skipper Rizwan
1 month ago

There shouldn't be any doubts on our performance: Pakistan skipper Rizwan

Deccan Chronicle  

Karachi: Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan said on Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be a "historic occasion" for the country, a day before the hosts kick the tournament off against New Zealand. "A global event has come to Pakistan after 29 years so I think the whole nation should enjoy this historic occasion," Rizwan told a news conference on the eve …

Mohammad Rizwan urges Pakistan to enjoy Champions Trophy 2025
1 month ago

Mohammad Rizwan urges Pakistan to enjoy Champions Trophy 2025

The Hindu  

Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan said on Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be a “historic occasion” for the country, a day before the host kicks the tournament off against New Zealand. The Champions Trophy is the first major cricket event hosted by Pakistan in nearly three decades and is regarded as second only to the World Cup in the One-Day Internationals. …

'We were punished for 10 years': Pakistan legends recall terror attack on Sri Lankan team ahead of Champions Trophy
1 month ago

'We were punished for 10 years': Pakistan legends recall terror attack on Sri Lankan team ahead of Champions Trophy

Firstpost  

The upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be held in Pakistan from 19 February onwards. Ahead of the tournament opener, cricket legends Inzamam-ul-Haq, Ramiz Raja, and Misbah-ul-Haq reflect on the impact of the 2009 terror attack and the nation’s decade-long struggle to revive international cricket. Image: Reuters As Pakistan get ready to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, …

'We were punished for 10 years': Pakistan legends recall terror attack on Sri Lankan team ahead of Champions Trophy
1 month ago

'We were punished for 10 years': Pakistan legends recall terror attack on Sri Lankan team ahead of Champions Trophy

Firstpost  

The upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be held in Pakistan from 19 February onwards. Ahead of the tournament opener, cricket legends Inzamam-ul-Haq, Ramiz Raja, and Misbah-ul-Haq reflect on the impact of the 2009 terror attack and the nation’s decade-long struggle to revive international cricket. Image: Reuters As Pakistan get ready to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, …

Return of top teams for Champions Trophy means a lot to Pakistan cricket: Wasim Bari
1 month ago

Return of top teams for Champions Trophy means a lot to Pakistan cricket: Wasim Bari

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, Former captain Wasim Bari is glad to see the return of a global cricketing event to Pakistan through the ICC Champions Trophy, and hopes that the nightmarish days after the militant attack on Sri Lankan team in 2009 are forgotten forever. Return of top teams for Champions Trophy means a lot to Pakistan cricket: Wasim Bari Pakistan could not …

A three-decade wait is about to end for Pakistan’s passionate cricket fans
1 month ago

A three-decade wait is about to end for Pakistan’s passionate cricket fans

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A three-decade wait finally ends for Pakistan on Wednesday when it stages its first major International Cricket Council tournament since co-hosting the 1996 World Cup with Sri Lanka and India. India’s top team hasn’t played in Pakistan since 2008, and the two countries have tended to only compete against each other in major tournaments, including World Cups. Pakistan …

Champions Trophy: Pakistan cricket chief sells Rs 94 lakh VIP tickets for PCB funds
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1 month ago

Champions Trophy: Pakistan cricket chief sells Rs 94 lakh VIP tickets for PCB funds

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has decided to watch the Champions Trophy match against India from the stands, after selling the 30-seat VIP Hospitality Box offered to him for around 400,000 dirhams, and putting the proceeds into the PCB''s coffers. Naqvi apparently has informed the ICC and Emirates Cricket Board that he will prefer to watch the match with …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s ‘punishment’ ends as cricket is back
1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s ‘punishment’ ends as cricket is back

Al Jazeera  

Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq and Aamer Sohail say Pakistan is abuzz with the return of an international cricket event. Cricket fans in Pakistan are buzzing ahead of the International Cricket Council’s Champions Trophy, and hosting the elite one-day international tournament will rekindle the country’s love affair with the sport, three former captains say. “For fans and young cricketers to see the stars …

Champions Trophy: Teams set for a pitch battle
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: Teams set for a pitch battle

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The difference in the average score batting first across Pakistan’s three Champions Trophy venues Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi is 12 runs. The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch sees a lot more pace used than spin, new ball swings the most, pacers extract the most bounce off a good length and it takes the least spin. Spin-friendly Karachi Among the three …

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB inaugurates Karachi's National Stadium eight days before tournament opener
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB inaugurates Karachi's National Stadium eight days before tournament opener

Firstpost  

Besides hosting the opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy between Pakistan and New Zealand, Karachi’s National Stadium will also host the remaining matches of the ongoing ODI triangular series starting with Wednesday’s match against South Africa. Image credit: Pakistan Cricket Board After Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, the Pakistan Cricket Board inaugurated a renovated National Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday, eight …

Pakistan are a dangerous side in home conditions, should make Champions Trophy semifinals: Shastri
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan are a dangerous side in home conditions, should make Champions Trophy semifinals: Shastri

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, Armed with a fearsome pace attack and playing in home conditions, hosts Pakistan could be a force to reckon with in the Champions Trophy even though they will miss opener Saim Ayub, reckons former India coach Ravi Shastri. HT Image Defending champions Pakistan head into the Champions Trophy riding high on three consecutive ODI series victories over South Africa, …

Ravi Shastri backs dangerous Pakistan to reach Champions Trophy semi-final
1 month, 1 week ago

Ravi Shastri backs dangerous Pakistan to reach Champions Trophy semi-final

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting have backed the Pakistan side for a good show in the Champions Trophy. Speaking on the ICC Review podcast, Shastri said that Pakistan has the depth to shine in their home conditions and would be even more dangerous if they reach the semi-finals of the tournament. BABAR AZAM …

Champions Trophy host Pakistan to showcase upgraded cricket stadium
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy host Pakistan to showcase upgraded cricket stadium

Associated Press  

LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan will showcase its newly upgraded stadium at Lahore when it takes on New Zealand in the opening game Saturday of a tri-series cricket tournament, which also involves an understrength South Africa. NZ targets perfect prep New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner welcomes its chance to play Pakistan in the tri-series ahead of the Black Caps’ opening game …

PCB spends 12 billion Pakistani rupees for stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, Pindi; but work pending before Champions Trophy
2 months ago

PCB spends 12 billion Pakistani rupees for stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, Pindi; but work pending before Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to take possession of two renovated stadiums in Karachi and Lahore on February 5, just two weeks before the start of the much-anticipated Champions Trophy. Construction work going on at the National Stadium in Karachi The newly renovated venues will be tested during the tri-series, which involves Pakistan, South Africa, and New Zealand, before …

As Champions Trophy nears, Karachi and Lahore stadiums face litmus Test in tri-series
2 months ago

As Champions Trophy nears, Karachi and Lahore stadiums face litmus Test in tri-series

India Today  

The renovated stadiums in Karachi and Lahore would be handed over to the Pakistan Cricket Board on February 5, effectively two weeks before the start of Champions Trophy. Both the upgraded venues would be tested out during matches of the tri-series involving Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand before the Champions Trophy begins on February 19. Arshad Khan, the General …

Pakistan relocates tri-series to Lahore and Karachi as it prepares to host Champions Trophy
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan relocates tri-series to Lahore and Karachi as it prepares to host Champions Trophy

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Cricket Board has relocated next month’s tri-series to renovated stadiums in Lahore and Karachi as it prepares to host the Champions Trophy. The PCB has spent millions of dollars on the renovation and upgrade of stadiums in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi for the Champions Trophy – its first major ICC tournament in 29 years. At Karachi’s …

Explained: Why entire ICC Champions Trophy, and not just India matches, could be moved out of Pakistan
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Explained: Why entire ICC Champions Trophy, and not just India matches, could be moved out of Pakistan

Firstpost  

Pakistan was originally scheduled to host the entire tournament in three cities – Lahore, Karachi and Rawapindi. A little over a month remains for the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy to get underway in Pakistan, with the ‘mini World Cup’ making a return after eight long years. There, however, is a possibility that Pakistan might not get to …

Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa
3 months ago

Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa

Hindustan Times  

CE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan won a second straight major one-day international series away from home when it beat South Africa by 81 runs at Newlands on Thursday. Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa After beating Australia 2-1 last month, Pakistan has taken the Proteas 2-0 with a game to spare. …

Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa
3 months ago

Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan won a second straight major one-day international series away from home when it beat South Africa by 81 runs at Newlands on Thursday. Heinrich Klaasen hit 97 but South Africa’s chase was strangled by Pakistan, and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi ended the last meaningful resistance with three wickets in three overs. Pakistan’s fifth …

Champions Trophy 2025, ICC Board meeting Highlights: Meeting concludes, Pakistan stay firm on no hybrid model
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025, ICC Board meeting Highlights: Meeting concludes, Pakistan stay firm on no hybrid model

India Today  

Pakistan faced significant challenges in hosting top-flight international cricket following the 2008-09 terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore. The absence of home cricket severely impacted Pakistan's cricketing infrastructure, fan engagement, and economic prospects. The successful hosting of the PSL finals and select matches in Lahore and Karachi further showcased Pakistan’s improving security situation. A major breakthrough …

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