PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi to host Gaddafi Stadium workers for luncheon

The PCB chief is also likely to meet the construction workers at luncheon

January 24, 2025
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi (centre) inspects the ongoing renovation process at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on November 3, 2024. — Author

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is likely to host the construction workers of the Gaddafi Stadium for a luncheon as the venue’s renovation enters the final phase ahead of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.

According to the details, the luncheon will be hosted on February 7 to appreciate the hard work put in by the construction workers in getting the venue ready for the eight-team tournament.

The PCB chief is also expected to personally meet and laud the workers’ tireless efforts.

Sources further claimed that the PCB would invite the workers to watch the first match, scheduled to be hosted at the venue following its renovation.

For the unversed, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is set to host at least four exciting matches during the Champions Trophy 2025, including the second semi-final, scheduled on March 5.

The venue may as well host the final of the eight-team tournament on March 9 if India do not qualify for the blockbuster contest.

It is pertinent to mention that the eight-team tournament, comprised of 15 matches, will run from February 19 to March 9, across three venues – Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi – in Pakistan and Dubai.

The eight teams are divided into two groups. Group A features Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Bangladesh, while Group B is comprised of Afghanistan, South Africa, England and Australia.

Hosts Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the curtain raiser on February 19 in Karachi, while the blockbuster clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.

ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule:

19 February, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan

20 February, Bangladesh v India, Dubai

21 February, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan

22 February, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan

23 February, Pakistan v India, Dubai

24 February, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

25 February, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

26 February, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan

27 February, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

28 February, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan

1 March, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan

2 March, New Zealand v India, Dubai

4 March, Semi-final 1, Dubai

5 March, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan

9 March, Final, Lahore (unless India qualify, when it will be played in Dubai)

10 March, Reserve day

*All matches will be day-night encounters

Sohail Imran is a senior reporter for Geo News.

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