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Champions Trophy 2025: Will ICC Shift The Tournament Out Of Pakistan? Major Concern Arises

The ICC has announced the dates and venues of the event, it is going to start from 19 February.

As the Champions Trophy approaches, there is increasing concern about the readiness of the stadiums in Pakistan. With the tournament just around the corner, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faces significant challenges in completing the necessary renovations on time.

Stadium Still Not Prepared, PCB Chief’s Optimistic Claims

Despite the delay, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi said that 90% of the renovation work is done and that the stadiums will be ready. However, only 44 days are left and recent visuals from Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, where Australia and England are set to play their opening match, show that work is still going on.

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WATCH: Visuals From Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium

ICC’s Plan for the Tournament

The ICC has announced the dates and venues of the event. It is going to start from 19 February, and all speculations regarding shifting the venue are being discussed on the ground whether the ICC would shift the event if Pakistan stadiums are not prepared.

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Hybrid Format: Matches Across Two Countries

This year’s Champions Trophy would be played in the hybrid format: Pakistan and UAE. India is scheduled to play most of the matches in Dubai, and, depending on its progress in the group stage, a potential final could either be in Dubai or Lahore.

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