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The International Cricket Council (ICC) is closely monitoring the construction of the three venues for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which will take place in February and March. International Cricket Council delegations have expressed no concerns about the progress of the stadiums.
Pakistan is all set to host the prestigious white-ball event for the first time since co-hosting the ODI World Cup in 1996. However, it was reported that the three venues designated for the Champions Trophy are still under construction and improvements, even though there is only one month left until the event starts.
PCB assures fans, spectators and media ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
National Stadium in Karachi, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host matches. These spaces must be fully completed and handed over to the ICC by February 12, 2025. However, construction and upgrades, which began in August 2024, are facing delays.
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board shared updates on the progress of the renovation of the three venues. This announcement came amid reports suggesting the cricket board was struggling to complete the renovations on time, raising concerns about compliance across the board. schedule.
The PCB “assured fans, spectators and the media that all the upgrade work is progressing as planned and will be completed on or around the stipulated deadlines.”
ICC closely monitoring the construction of the three spaces
The ICC is closely following the progress of the construction of the three Champions Trophy venues. According to a Sports Tak report, the ICC delegations have not raised any concerns so far.
“The ICC is closely monitoring the construction of the three venues. So far there have been no concerns from the ICC delegations. Contingency plans are always available for tournaments like these, but they won’t be necessary “, a source. near the development said Sports Tak.
The teams are expected to arrive in Pakistan from February 12
The responsibility for preparing the venues, including the pitches, lies with the host, but the ICC grounds manager oversees the work if necessary. Pakistan has set a new deadline for the completion of the compound on January 25, which was originally December 31. The ICC support period is scheduled to begin on January 12.
The teams are expected to arrive in Pakistan from February 12 for the Champions Trophy. new zealand It is likely to be the first team to arrive as it will be playing the opening match of the mega tournament. Bangladesh, along with Team Indiawill travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for their opening game on February 20.
Team India will play a practice match in Dubai, although the date and opponent are yet to be confirmed. Dubai is the neutral venue for the tournament under the hybrid model, where all of India’s matches and one semi-final will take place.
The Gaddafi Stadium will host both the second semi-final and the final. If India qualify for the Champions Trophy final, it will be played in Dubai.
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