LAHORE: PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has directed immediate formation of key committees for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament, Geo News reported on Saturday.
The directive was revealed during a meeting held at the National Cricket Academy, Lahore, chaired by Naqvi, where basic preparations for the international event were reviewed.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding the ICC Champions Trophy, along with an update on the Champions One Day Cup, currently being held in Faisalabad. In addition, the progress of the stadium upgrade project was assessed.
Naqvi stressed the urgent need to set up the required committees for the tournament, with clear mandates to ensure speedy commencement of work. “With some of the world’s top teams ready to compete, our arrangements must be impeccable,” he said.
The PCB chairman also emphasized the importance of speeding up the pace of work on the stadium renovation project. He stressed that all efforts should be made to complete the upgrades within the stipulated time, enhancing the viewing experience for cricket fans. “Once the renovations are done, spectators will enjoy the matches even more,” added Naqvi.
He praised the enthusiasm shown by the people of Faisalabad during the Champions Cup matches, hinting at the possibility of holding Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in the city.
The meeting was attended by PCB executives including Chief Operating Officer Salman Naseer, Chief Financial Officer Javed Murtaza, all PCB directors and other relevant stakeholders.
It should be noted that Naqvi is expected to meet Jay Shah, the president of the International Cricket Council.
The two officials are set to meet in October during the final match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup — to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Meanwhile, to confirm the logistical arrangements, the PCB is awaiting the final approval of the Champions Trophy schedule.
In a recent meeting with ICC officials, the PCB asked to sign the schedule as soon as possible to ensure smooth preparation of the event.
According to sources, the PCB has made provisional reservations under the proposed schedule and will finalize it soon.
The ICC is expected to make an official announcement on the timetable by the end of October.
Meanwhile, the meeting between Naqvi and Shah, scheduled for October, will highlight the Men in Blue’s participation in the upcoming event in Pakistan.
It is worth noting that the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup will be held in the same month in Dubai and the two important personalities are likely to attend the event.
Earlier, the ICC delegation visited and reviewed the arrangements at the venues decided for the much-awaited event, including Karachi, Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Lahore.
It is worth noting that the delegation was satisfied with the security arrangements and protocols arranged for next year’s tournament.
The ICC delegation included Sarah Edgar, Senior Manager of Events. Aun Muhammad Zaidi, Event Director and Champions Trophy Event Manager. Wasim Khan, Director General Cricket. David Masker, Security Manager’ and Mansoor Manj, Broadcast Consultant.
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