The Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly not proud of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and the world’s governing physique could shift the complete ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to the UAE, because the renovation work on the three venues has not but completed in Pakistan.
In line with a report in RevSportz, the renovation works on the host venues for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, particularly Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, are “not on time.”. Nonetheless, some insiders are downplaying the scenario, claiming it’s not a serious trigger for alarm.
PCB faces stress to finish stadium renovations as ICC warns of doable relocation of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to kick off on February 19 in Karachi, whereas Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host the primary match within the event between Australia and England on February 22. Alternatively, India will play its matches in Dubai, UAE.
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Initially, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was given the deadline to finish the renovation work by December 31, however the deadline was prolonged to January 25. Now, a RevSportz report claimed that the PCB requested for just a few extra days, however they assured the ICC that Gaddafi Stadium can be prepared by February 1.
As for the opposite two venues—Nationwide Stadium in Karachi and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi—issues are wanting higher. Rawalpindi is nearly prepared, whereas Karachi is placing the ending touches on its preparations for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Lahore stays the most important concern for PCB and ICC
Lahore stays the most important concern for each the PCB and ICC, with renovation work progressing at a quick tempo as the employees are working each day and night time however nonetheless requiring important effort to satisfy the deadline.
It’s being mentioned that the Pakistan Cricket Board won’t hand over Gaddafi Stadium to the ICC till after the upcoming ODI Tri-Sequence, that includes Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa.
This ODI Tri-Sequence will get underway on February 8, with the primary two matches set to be held in Lahore. Some insiders are blaming the delay on the “jugaad” tradition, because the work solely began in full drive six months in the past regardless of the PCB being given the internet hosting rights three years in the past.
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Don’t fear, it will likely be achieved: Rashid Latif
In the meantime, former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif reassured that the renovation work in Rawalpindi and Karachi is full. He additionally revealed that the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is being rebuilt from scratch, which is why it is taking longer.
Rashid Latif was quoted as saying by the identical web site, “Fikr nahi, ho jayega (don’t fear, it will likely be achieved). Pindi aur Karachi toh ho gaya hai. Aur bol toh raha hai Lahore bhi February 1 tak ho jayega (Pindi and Karachi are already achieved). In line with them (PCB), the work in Lahore will probably be full by February 1. Really, they’re rebuilding the Gaddafi Stadium from scratch. That’s why it’s taking a lot time.”
Notably, the redevelopment work at Gaddafi Stadium is progressing rapidly, however foggy climate has been a serious setback, and solely half the chairs have been put in in Lahore.
The Pakistan board has spent 12 billion Pakistani rupees to renovate three stadiums however failed to offer a transparent rationalization behind the delay because the ICC is supporting the nation with some leeway.
