ICC special exemption for Pakistan to complete renovations at Gaddafi Stadium and National Stadium Karachi. This decision has frustrated BCCI and left the Indian media scrambling for excuses.
Express News reported that ICC usually takes full control of venues before its tournaments begin. However, ICC has shown confidence in PCB by allowing additional time for stadium upgrades. This support period will start on February 12, but before that, PCB will host a tri-nation series.
New Zealand and South Africa will participate in this series starting on February 8 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Karachi’s National Stadium. PCB initially planned to hold these matches in Multan but later decided to relocate them for better preparations.
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PCB wants to ensure both venues meet international standards before Champions Trophy 2025 begins. ICC has shown flexibility by approving matches during its official support period, silencing critics spreading baseless concerns. Indian media had falsely claimed that ICC might relocate the tournament due to incomplete renovations.
ICC special exemption for Pakistan
To counter the propaganda, PCB released a video showcasing the stunning upgrades at Gaddafi Stadium. The ICC special exemption for Pakistan further silenced critics, shocking Indian journalists and BCCI officials who had been spreading false narratives about Pakistan’s hosting capabilities.
Indian news outlets continuously published misleading reports, claiming slow renovation work would force ICC to shift the event elsewhere. However, Pakistan’s efficient preparations and ICC’s support have crushed those baseless claims entirely.
PCB has proven its commitment to hosting a world-class tournament, while Indian media’s desperate attempts to sabotage Pakistan’s efforts have failed miserably. The world now eagerly awaits the grand spectacle of Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.