ICC approves PCB’s proposed Champions Trophy 2025 schedule

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved the 2025 Champions Trophy schedule proposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board, ARY News reported.

The PCB has proposed to hold all India’s matches at the Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore, including round matches, semi-finals and finals.

The ICC reviewed and approved PCB’s proposed schedule without making any changes.

Besides India, Champions Trophy 2025 will also include Australia, England, South Africa, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Afghanistan.

Meanwhile, India has not issued any official statement regarding its team’s participation in the tournament.

As per the draft schedule, the Champions Trophy will be held from February 19 to March 9 in three major Pakistani cities including Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.

Read more: PCB chairman assesses Gaddafi stadium upgrade

Earlier this month, Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi visited the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore to monitor the progress of the ongoing construction ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.

The PCB chairman along with director of international cricket and general manager of infrastructure visited.

The Chairman urged the workers to work for 24 hours so that this huge project is completed in advance.

In March this year, he directed relevant departments to complete the upgrade plan of Karachi’s National Stadium at the earliest.

Naqvi inspected various fences and boxes and ordered to prepare the best pitches for the international matches at National Stadium Karachi as soon as possible.