Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), announced on Thursday that preparations for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy are complete. According to Radio Pakistan, fans can expect “the best possible facilities. “
He inspected the ongoing construction and upgrades during his visit to Karachi’s National Stadium today. This stadium is a designated venue for the ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9 next year.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has yet to set a new date for its Board meeting to address the deadlock over the Champions Trophy following India’s refusal to participate in Pakistan. The impasse arises from India’s refusal to send its national team to Pakistan, citing unspecified reasons.
He has directed his team to finalize the installations before the Champions Trophy begins, emphasizing quality maintenance.
During the visit, Frontier Works Organisation officials updated the PCB chairman on the project’s progress.
Although the PCB is now open to a hybrid model—a shift from its initial outright rejection—the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is still considering how to proceed with its proposals to the ICC.
Read: PCB and BCCI Dispute Delays ICC Champions Trophy Decisions
The deadline for announcing the Champions Trophy schedule was November 20, yet confusion remains due to the BCCI’s hesitation to accept the PCB’s proposed hybrid model. This model suggests that Pakistan and India host their matches at neutral venues for events they host.
