There have been updates around Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium regularly which claimed that the work is still not complete, although it is nearing its business end. Finally, there is some update on the National Stadium in Karachi as well from the PCB.
The PCB has stated that the civil work of the National Stadium, Karachi has been fully completed but the finishing work is 80% done. The board is confident that the work is fully completed before the upcoming tri-series between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa.
The installation of new floodlights in the stadium will begin on Wednesday (January 29) and the floodlights have been cleared from Karachi port. Both the interior lifts are also ready to work.
These floors include the VIP boxes which is the reason why they hold so much importance. The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is also working hard in stadium upgradation as they are removing the trash. After the work is completed, the roof of the stadium will be cleaned before the stadium gets fully ready to host international matches.
Karachi to host the opening game of Champions Trophy
The second match of the tournament in Karachi will be between Afghanistan and South Africa on February 21. The last match at Karachi will be played between England and South Africa on March 1.
First ICC tournament in years
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is under a lot of pressure due to the condition of its stadiums currently. Not even a single stadium is completed yet which is a big cause of concern.
The Champions Trophy 2025 is the first ICC tournament in Pakistan since the ODI World Cup 1996 which was jointly hosted by Pakistan. While every other team will play in Pakistan, India will play its matches in Dubai due to the hybrid model.
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