The much-awaited International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy tournament is set to begin today in Pakistan.
Pakistan will be playing against New Zealand today in the opener of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Match will start at 2pm Pakistani time in the evening.
Pakistan is hosting its first International Cricket event in last thirty years. The preparations are very high, and fans are really excited to see some fierce competition.
Pakistan in recent times reconstructed Gaddafi Stadium Lahore for champions trophy.
Also, renovations occurred in Rawalpindi and Karachi stadiums.
Now it’s time to feel the joy. For cricketing fans in Pakistan, past years have been a rollercoaster ride of emotions. But cricket remains a symbol of national pride and a source of entertainment.
For all these generations, something was really missing that is to watch and experience an ICC event at home soil.
For last 28 years Pakistan remained deprived of any ICC tournament. It remained a distant dream for most young fans the joy of watching an event in their country.
The whole generation watched cricket on TVs and never experienced the atmosphere of live ICC tournament in Pakistan.
This will change with ICC champions Trophy 2025.
Pakistan, the defending Champions of ICC Champions Trophy tournament, is eager to thrill the fans at home soil.
Yesterday, Rizwan held a presser before opening match and reiterated the importance of home crowd and conditions. He said it’s a big occasion as Pakistan is hosting cricket tournament after long time.