Earlier, a report had claimed that given the underprepared nature of the Pakistani stadiums, a "miracle" would be needed from both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) to complete the construction work on time.

Critical upgrades, including multi-story enclosures for dressing rooms and hospitality boxes, floodlight installations, seat arrangements, and fencing, are still incomplete

Amid reports suggesting the Champions Trophy might be moved from Pakistan due to stadium renovation delays, a PCB official expressed confidence in Pakistan hosting the ICC tournament.

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.

Pakistan was originally scheduled to host the entire tournament in three cities – Lahore, Karachi and Rawapindi. However, the country might end up missing out entirely on hosting its first global event since the 1996 World Cup.

Full squads list for the ICC Champions Trophy, which is being held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from 19 February to 9 March 2025. Squad yet to be named.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is 40 days away, but stadiums in Pakistan are far from ready. Construction is still ongoing at venues in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. The ICC is concerned about the venues meeting requirements on time.

Pakistan are facing a race against time, as ICC can change the Champions Trophy 2025 venue exclusively to UAE. It is so because, the current condition of National Stadium in Karachi, Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore and the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi is not apt for the tournament,

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is 40 days away, but stadiums in Pakistan are far from ready. Construction is still ongoing at venues in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. The ICC is concerned about the venues meeting requirements on time.

The Champions Trophy 2025 is just over a month away and the preparations are in full-swing including the upgradation of the three venues - National Stadium (Karachi), Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore) and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.