Champions Trophy 2025: Gaddafi Stadium set for Dubai-style makeover
A key focus of the Gaddafi Stadium renovation is to significantly improve the viewing experience for spectators
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has ambitious plans to upgrade Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, alongside Karachi and Rawalpindi’s major cricket venues. The goal is to be fully prepared for hosting the Champions Trophy early next year.
A key focus of the Gaddafi Stadium renovation is to significantly improve the viewing experience for spectators. Inspired by the Dubai Cricket Stadium, the aim is to provide unobstructed views of the match from all seats.
Plans include moving hospitality boxes closer to the ground for a better experience, expanding seating capacity in the Imran Khan and Fazal Mahmood enclosures, and installing a large screen to enhance the match-day atmosphere.
This event will mark the return of the ICC Champions Trophy after an eight-year hiatus, with its last occurrence in 2017, when Pakistan emerged victorious by defeating India in the final.
The teams confirmed for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy include: Pakistan (hosts), India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Afghanistan, England, and Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, the vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Rajeev Shukla opened up about the Indian team’s tour of Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year.
While speaking to ANI, Shukla said the BCCI will follow the directives of the federal government on sending Indian team to Pakistan.
“In the case of the Champion Trophy, we will do whatever the Government of India will tell us to do. We send our team only when the Government of India gives us permission. So, we will go according to the decision of the Indian government,” Shukla said.
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