Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sources have informed Categorical Information that Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has met with UAE Cricket Board Chief Sheikh Al Nahyan final evening.
In the course of the assembly, Dubai Stadium was finalised because the impartial venue for the ICC Champions Trophy underneath the hybrid mannequin.
Sources revealed that the dialogue additionally included easing visa processes for Pakistani followers and emphasised ICC and PCB collaboration on different logistical points.
Sheikh Al Nahyan assured full cooperation on all issues throughout his assembly with the PCB chairman. Beforehand, the PCB had explored choices for impartial venues in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Colombo Stadium however logistical challenges led to the UAE being finalised.
Notably, Sheikh Al Nahyan is at present within the Ghotki district of Sindh.
Earlier Mohsin Naqvi introduced {that a} resolution on a impartial venue for the Champions Trophy is predicted immediately (Sunday), whereas additionally hinting at promising information for Karachi associated to the event.
Talking to the media after inspecting ongoing renovation work on the Nationwide Financial institution Stadium in Karachi, Naqvi addressed the three-year settlement for Pakistan’s cricket staff to play towards India at impartial venues.
He acknowledged that whereas the association stands for now, the way forward for such choices will rely on the subsequent PCB administration.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 proposed schedule unveiled
The proposed schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been unveiled, with Pakistan set to host the worldwide occasion.
The event is scheduled to begin on February 19, with the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand happening on the Nationwide Stadium in Karachi.
The extremely anticipated Pakistan-India encounter is slated for 23 February at a impartial venue. This conflict is predicted to draw vital world consideration, reflecting the historic rivalry between the 2 groups.
Key highlights of the possible schedule:
- Opening match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, February 19, Karachi
- Pakistan vs India: February 23, impartial venue
- Pakistan vs Bangladesh: February 27, Rawalpindi
- Australia vs England: February 22, Lahore
- Afghanistan vs England: February 26, Lahore
- Afghanistan vs Australia: February 28, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore