Where is the crowd? Vaughan, fans react to empty seats for Champions Trophy opener
Former England captain Michael Vaughan and fans were left stunned to see a poor turnout for the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand on Wednesday, February 19. Pakistan were hosting an ICC event for the first time since 1996 and the Pakistan Cricket Board put in a lot of work to ensure the stadiums were renovated and fit for matches. #ChampionsTrophy2025 — Michael Vaughan February 19, 2025 Other fans also chimed in and expressed their disbelief at the lack of crowd in attendance for the opening match. Empty crowd in Karachi: Other fans reactions While there have been videos showing that fans are slowly making their way into the stadium for the match, this doesn't seem to be a good appearance for Pakistan at the moment, as there is a lack of excitement around the tournament already.
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