A high-level delegation will be visiting Pakistan to review preparations ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The sources indicate that the inspection team will be made up of six people including heads and representatives of various departments. This five-day visit can also be the last one before the mega event begins next year. The team will begin their assessment from Rawalpindi, then they will move to Lahore and lastly, they will visit Karachi. Practice matches, practice venues, ticketing and the schedule of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be discussed between the officials and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Previously, ICC officials, including pitch consultants, security heads and event personnel have separately visited Pakistan in regards to reviewing the arrangements. The PCB officials will provide a detailed report on the upgrades and reconstruction of the stadiums ahead of the event. The PCB has also budgeted Rs12.80 billion for the upgradation of Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Karachi’s National Bank Cricket Arena and Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan