A delegation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) visited the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday and reviewed the preparations for the Champions Trophy 2025.
The delegation, which included key ICC officials, broadcasters, and logistics personnel, thoroughly reviewed the venue arrangements.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director International Cricket Usman Wahla gave a detailed briefing to the delegation about the various enclosures, media boxes, dressing rooms and other essential areas of the stadium.
A major upgrade is underway at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, which is expected to be completed this month.
The stadium is set to host three exciting matches during the Champions Trophy, an important milestone for the venue in international cricket.
It should be noted that this eight-team tournament consisting of 15 matches will be played from February 19 to March 9 at three locations in Pakistan and Dubai: Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.
A day earlier, a six-member ICC team, comprising key officials of the body, broadcasters and logistics staff, visited the National Bank Stadium in Karachi to take stock of the arrangements.
Eight teams are divided into two groups. Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh while Group B includes Afghanistan, South Africa, England and Australia.
Hosts Pakistan will take on New Zealand in Karachi on February 19, while a blockbuster clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.
Champions Trophy Schedule:
- February 19, Pakistan vs New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
- February 20, Bangladesh vs India, Dubai
- February 21, Afghanistan vs South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan
- February 22, Australia vs England, Lahore, Pakistan
- February 23, Pakistan vs India, Dubai
- February 24, Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- February 25, Australia vs South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- February 26, Afghanistan vs England, Lahore, Pakistan
- February 27, Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- February 28, Afghanistan vs Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
- March 1, South Africa vs England, Karachi, Pakistan
- March 2, New Zealand vs India, Dubai
- March 4, Semi-Final 1, Dubai
- March 5, Semi Final 2, Lahore, Pakistan
- March 9, Final, Lahore (Unless India qualifies, when will be played in Dubai)
- March 10, Reserve Day
*All matches will be day and night competitions.