Islamabad
\nChairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has reiterated the board\u2019s unwavering commitment to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to take place in Pakistan during February and March.
\nNaqvi made this statement during the 76th Board of Governors (BoG) meeting, held at a local hotel in Islamabad on Wednesday.
\nDuring the meeting, key developments regarding Pakistan\u2019s preparations for the prestigious event were discussed. Naqvi provided the BoG members with updates, confirming that Pakistan is fully on track to host the tournament.
\nHe emphasised the national significance of the Champions Trophy and vowed to ensure it proceeds without compromise. \u201cFrom day one, our focus has been on ensuring success for Pakistan and cricket,\u201d said Naqvi.
\n\u201cWe will leave no stone unturned in preserving the prestige of this event. All participating teams will receive a warm welcome,\u201d Naqvi added, underlining the PCB\u2019s readiness to deliver a world-class tournament.
\nHe also stressed the importance of keeping cricket apolitical, saying, \u201cCricket is a sport loved by millions, and we believe it should remain free from politics.\u201d
\nThe meeting also reviewed progress on stadium upgrades in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, aimed at meeting the stringent international standards required for the tournament. Members expressed satisfaction with the work being carried out and praised the PCB for its efforts to ensure Pakistan\u2019s readiness as a host nation.
\nThe BoG members also noted the success of the ongoing Champions T20 Cup at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, a precursor to the Champions Trophy. Earlier this year, the PCB successfully hosted the Champions One-Day Cup in Faisalabad, further boosting confidence in Pakistan\u2019s organisational capabilities.
\nThe discussion also touched on the ICC\u2019s approval of the \u2018fusion formula\u2019 proposed by the PCB for resolving logistical challenges related to Indo-Pak matches in ICC tournaments. According to reports, the decision was made during an unofficial ICC meeting earlier this year.
\nUnder this arrangement, India will play their matches in the UAE during the Champions Trophy 2025 instead of traveling to Pakistan.
\nSimilarly, Pakistan will not travel to India for the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026, with their matches, including the highly anticipated Indo-Pak clash, scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka, the co-host of the event.\t<\/p>\n
Islamabad Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has reiterated the board\u2019s unwavering commitment to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to take place in Pakistan during February and March. Naqvi made this statement during the 76th Board of Governors (BoG) meeting, held at a local hotel in Islamabad on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":414402,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-450407","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n