LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved almost $70 million for the Champions trophy 2025, which is scheduled to held in Pakistan next year.

The country is set to host the ICC Champions Trophy from February to March 2025.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the complete schedule to the teams’ boards participating in the competition. The schedule includes activities for the support period, match fixtures, warm-up matches and other activities. after consulting with all the boards, the ICC will finalize the proposals.

As per sources, if the opening ceremony is approved, the curtain-raiser event is likely to be held in Karachi, while the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy will take place in Lahore.

At the ICC’s annual meeting, a budget of approximately USD 70 million was approved, covering all expenses incurred during the support period.

The support period for the Champions Trophy has been scheduled from February 12 to 18, with the trophy matches to be played from February 19 to March 9.

March 10 has been set as a reserve day for the final of the tournament.

The support period window has been designated for warm-up matches, media activities, and promotional events. All activities during the support period will be determined in consultation between the ICC and PCB.