Champions Trophy 2025 will not be relocated from Pakistan: ICC

The ICC Chief Executive, Geoff Allardice, has confirmed that the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in Pakistan as scheduled.

Dismissing any speculation about the event being relocated to a different country, Allardice expressed satisfaction about Pakistan as the venue for the tournament.

During a media briefing in Dubai for the Women’s T20 World Cup, Geoff Allardice said that no teams have indicated any hesitancy to participate in the tournament.

Remember, reports emerged in Indian media, citing a source from the BCCI, that the Indian team will not be visiting Pakistan for the upcoming ICC event.

Further reports claimed that the board has formally proposed Dubai and Sri Lanka as potential venues for hosting India’s matches.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February to March, however, India’s participation in the tournament is uncertain as the BCCI seeks the government’s approval to visit the country.

Notably, Pakistan is upgrading three stadiums in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi for the Champions Trophy.

“The basement of Gaddafi Stadium will be constructed by September 30. Each floor will be completed in a three-week period. The front building would consist of a steel structure. The main building of Gaddafi Stadium will be completed by December 31,” said Naqvi.

“Pindi Stadium will have to be completely demolished and rebuilt, the seats will be installed in the stadium before the Champions Trophy.

“The renovation at Karachi’s [National Stadium] will also be completed before the Champions Trophy,” he concluded.