LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi assured on Sunday the cricket fans and supporters that Pakistan were ready to host the highly-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy.
In his speech at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Curtain Raiser event held at the Dewan-e-Khas of Lahore Fort, Naqvi welcomed the distinguished guests and cricketers, particularly the winners of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.
Naqvi said: “The significance of the venue, which not only represents Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage but also underscores the deep-rooted legacy of cricket in the nation.”
“As I speak, four teams have already arrived in Karachi and England and Australia will be landing in Lahore within the next 48 hours,” Naqvi said.
Naqvi acknowledged the long-term efforts, dedication, and sacrifices involved in preparing for the tournament, emphasising the transformation of the Karachi stadium and the Gaddafi Stadium into state-of-the-art facilities.
He credited the workers for completing the upgradation in record time, with the world getting its first glimpse of these venues during the recent tri-nation series.
The PCB chief expressed his gratitude to the International Cricket Council (ICC) team for their continuous support and ensuring the event stays on track.
He said: “The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will return to Pakistan for the first time in 29 years.”
