A delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) visited the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday to review preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.
The delegation, which included key ICC officials, broadcasters and logistics personnel, conducted a thorough review of site preparations.
Usman Wahla, Director of International Cricket at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), provided a detailed briefing to the delegation, showcasing various enclosures, media boxes, changing rooms and other essential areas of the stadium.
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is undergoing substantial renovations, which are expected to be completed this month.
The stadium will host three exciting matches during the Champions Trophy, marking a significant milestone for the venue in international cricket.
It is pertinent to mention that the eight-team tournament comprising 15 matches will take place from February 19 to March 9 across three venues – Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi – in Pakistan and Dubai.
The eight teams are divided into two groups. Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh, while Group B comprises Afghanistan, South Africa, England and Australia.
Hosts Pakistan will face New Zealand in the curtain-raiser on February 19 in Karachi, while the blockbuster clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.
Champions Trophy Calendar:
- February 19, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
- February 20, Bangladesh v India, Dubai
- February 21, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan
- February 22, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan
- February 23, Pakistan v India, Dubai
- February 24, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- February 25, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- February 26, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan
- February 27, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- February 28, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
- March 1, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan
- March 2, New Zealand v India, Dubai
- March 4, semi-final 1, Dubai
- March 5, semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan
- March 9, final, Lahore (unless India qualify, when it will be played in Dubai)
- March 10th, reservation day
*All matches will be day and night meetings
