The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and the fixtures of the tournament have been released. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to complete the renovations across three stadiums in Pakistan where the tournament will be played.
Pakistan Cricket Board started the renovations in August and was due to complete the work by 31st December. However, they are nowhere close to it. This has left ICC worried, especially with them facing a lot of criticism over the infrastructure of venues during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
All three stadiums are far from ready, and it's not renovation or refurbishment, but proper construction, which is underway - ICC source
"It is a very disappointing picture. All three stadiums are far from ready, and it's not renovation or refurbishment, but proper construction, which is underway. There is so much work left with seats, floodlights, facilities and even the outfield and playing surfaces,".
Tournament can't be played at semi-ready venues - ICC source
The ICC source further added that if the PCB misses deadlines and venues don't meet the ICC checklist, then the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be moved out of Pakistan. He said that clarity related to the venues will be given next week. He added:
It is also learned that ICC officials will be visiting Pakistan by the end of January to do a status check for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and informal contingency discussions are underway in Dubai corridors.
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