ICC delegation to visit Pakistan to review Champions Trophy 2025 preparations

An ICC delegation is expected to visit Pakistan in the coming days to assess preparations for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. A source close to the matter revealed that a few members from the ICC will arrive within the next 10 days to inspect key aspects of the tournament arrangements.

The visit holds substantial importance, as it is expected to pave the way for the official announcement of the tournament schedule and ticketing details. "Right after the ICC delegation's visit, we are hopeful that the schedule and ticket details will be announced," the source told India Today's sister channel Aaj Tak. "The process has already been delayed, so we expect ICC to make the announcement soon."

Pakistan is on track with its preparations for hosting the event, with scheduled stadiums undergoing necessary upgrades. "We have the budget allocated, and the preparations



are moving according to plan. Now, it's up to the ICC to decide," added the source.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi made a bold claim about the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, stating that the tournament will be held in Pakistan. This comes after BCCI secretary Jay Shah was unanimously elected as the next ICC chairman.

"We are in touch with Jay Shah; there are no concerns about his becoming ICC Chairman. The ACC meeting is on September 8 and 9," Naqvi told reporters, as quoted from Geo News.

Shah will take over for Greg Barclay in December. Shah's nomination marks a milestone event in cricket governance, as he becomes the youngest person to hold this prestigious position, following in the footsteps of well-known Indian predecessors such as Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar.