Concerns over incomplete work at Pakistani stadiums ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy were dismissed by the PCB, assuring on-time venue completion. The PCB spent PKR 12 billion on upgrades, while unauthorized footage of ongoing construction caused initial speculation.

Besides announcing that renovation work at the Karachi’s National Stadium and Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is in ‘advanced stage,’ the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also stated that an upcoming ODI tri-series,

After the upgrades, spectator capacity at the Gaddafi Stadium has been increased to 35,000, with new chairs installed throughout the venue

Both stadiums have been undergoing significant upgrade and renovation work to host the Champions Trophy games | ESPN.com

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Wednesday that the upcoming tri-nation ODI series, initially set to be held in Multan, will now take place at the newly upgraded Gaddafi Stadium in

Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi are the three venues that have been chosen to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 from February 19. January 25, 2025 is the deadline for the completion of works.

India are expected to play a practice match in Dubai ahead of their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, which will take place at the same venue, according to a report from India Today. The ICC is currently working on finalizing practice facilities across the four venues in Pakistan and organizing the warm-up schedule for the eight teams participating in the prestigious tournament.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted their upcoming tri-nation ODI series involving South Africa and New Zealand from Multan to Karachi and Lahore - venues of the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.

Earlier, reports claimed that the renovation works at the stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi still have a long way to go, with fencing work, floodlight placement, and finishing new multi-story enclosures being incomplete.