ICC delegation satisfied over Champions Trophy 2025 preparations

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) met Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and discussed arrangements made for the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in the country next year. 

The ICC envoy expressed satisfaction in Karachi and Rawalpindi for the preparations ahead of the tournament. 

The delegation was also satisfied with the security arrangements and protocols in Karachi, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. 

A detailed discussion on security arrangements for the tournament also took place in the meeting, said a press release.

The ICC delegation included ICC Senior Manager Events Sarah Edgar, Event Manager and Champions Trophy Event Lead Aun Muhammad Zaidi, General Manager Cricket ICC Wasim Khan, Security Manager David Musker and Broadcast consultant Mansoor Manj.

From the PCB, Director International Cricket Usman Wahla, Director Security Colonel (retired) Khalid Mehmood, and Head of Marketing Salman Mesud attended the meeting.

PCB Chairman Naqvi assured the ICC delegation of world-class arrangements for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

He further said that the upgradation work of the stadiums will be completed well before the tournament, and foolproof security arrangements will be made for all participating teams.

"Hosting the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan is an honour, and preparations are being finalised to match the grandeur of the tournament," the cricketing body chairman stated.

Naqvi assured the ICC that all teams participating will enjoy playing in a peaceful and secure environment.

"After the upgradation, the stadiums will be equipped with international-standard facilities, enhancing the spectators’ experience," Naqvi added regarding the work at the stadiums that will host the mega event next year.

"The Pakistani nation has a deep love for cricket and will support all teams during the mega event in February and March next year," Naqvi concluded.