- Pakistan opposite New Zealand to open the Champions Cup in Karachi.
- President Zardari to attend as a great guest in the opening match.
- SHERDILS from PAF to perform an air screen at the party.
Karachi: Cricket fever is scheduled to host the fans, as Pakistan is scheduled to host the ICC event after a 29 -year hiatus, as the 2025 Champions Cup starts today in Karachi. The opening match will be held at the National Cricket Bank Stadium, where it will face New Zealand.
President Asif Ali Zardari will attend the opening match as a large guest. The event will also contain an air show for the Cheryddz team in Pakistan.
The first ball of the match will be completed at 2 pm Pacific time.
Pakistan last time hosted an event in ICC in 1996 – the 1996 ICC World Cup, which ended with the final at Gaddafi Stadium, where Sri Lanka defeated Australia with seven share.
The Chairman of the Cricket Board of Pakistan (PCB) praised Mohsen Naqafi the start of the tournament as a victory for a peaceful and safe Pakistan. He stated that the entire nation, including itself, is proud to host the event. He also pointed out that the Champions Cup is not just a championship, but also a celebration of culture and traditions.
Naqafi expanded the scope of the heart’s welcome in all the participating teams, recognizing the passion of the Pakistani people of Cricket. He emphasized that the nation once again proved his deep love for this sport.
Al -Rami Al -Rabi, Mohamed Amir, expressed his excitement, saying that hosting such the main event in Pakistan is a moment of pride. He expressed his hope that the national team will perform well in the tournament.
Comment on the team’s strategy while speaking in Geo News“Geo Pakistan”, Amir saw that Babar Azam was more suitable for position No. 3 instead of opening. He admitted Babar’s experience and his ability to score the result, describing him as a great player.
Thinking about the general performance of the team, Amir indicated that Pakistan’s performance was not sometimes coordinated. However, he urged fans not to lose hope.
Eight teams will be starred in three places in Pakistan-Catchi, Lahore and Rawalpindi-as well as in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) from February 19 to March 9.
In the period before the International Criminal Court Championship, the three places in Pakistan-Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, the National Cricket Cricket Stadium, and the Cricket Stadium in Rawalbendi-were subjected to great promotions, as they presented international players and facilities worldwide.
The accumulation was not without problems after the neighbors and competitors of the Archful India refused to play in Pakistan due to long -term political tensions. India will instead the strength of sports on and outside the stadium, instead it will play its matches in Dubai.
The country has climbed security, especially in the host cities Karachi, Hour and Rawalpindi, even if the attacks in major cities are increasingly rare.
Security situation
More than 6,700 members of the SSU and other law enforcement agencies were deployed to ensure security during the Champions Criminal Court in Karachi.
According to security officials, SSU assigned 1045 commandos, including officers, to manage security operations. In addition, 1745 members of the security department, 1,390 traffic police are stationed, and 328 officers from the private branch across the main sites.
Security staff were deployed at the Karachi National Bank Cricket, airport, specific roads, parking areas, hotels, and other critical points. Sharpshooters was also placed in sensitive locations for more safety.
A specialized unit of commando -trained rumors remains high on high alert and will play routine patrols around the stadium.
The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) stressed the importance of maintaining a peaceful and safe atmosphere. He stressed that security arrangements were coordinated with all relevant agencies to ensure a smooth event.
In addition, the authorities issued strict entry instructions for the viewers who attended the Champions Cup matches at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. Fans should carry the original national identity card with a material version of their match ticket to enter.
Tickets will not be accepted online in stadium gates. The spectators who bought tickets online must collect physical copies of the designated Course Service Centers before reaching the place.
It is strictly prohibited to bring any food or drinks from the outside. Tools such as drinks, glasses, plastic bottles, intoxicants, and other banned materials are not allowed. However, food and refreshments will be available in stalls on the field.
A complete ban on weapons, gaming weapons, explosives, fireworks, cigarettes, match boxes, lighters, handbags, sharp objects, and any metal or wooden objects. In addition, the drone cameras are completely prohibited inside and around the stadium.
Pakistan trip
Pakistan is entering the championship as defense champions, after beating India in the 2017 edition final. The team led Sarvaraz Ahmed.
Fakar Zaman was the final player in 114 impurities from 106, while Hassan Ali won the title of the championship player for 13 texts in five games.
The eight participating teams were divided into two groups with the hosts of Pakistan, Bangladesh, India and New Zealand that were collected in the first group of the group B, including Afghanistan, the current Audi World Cup Champions Australia, England and South Africa.
After its opening confrontation against New Zealand, Pakistan will play its next group on February 23 against India in Dubai and February 27 against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.
In the group stage, you will play three games in Dubai, Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi.
The first semi -finals will be played on March 4 in Dubai. The newly promoted Gaddafi Stadium will host the second semi -finals on March 5.
If India is not eligible, then the final will take place at Gaddafi Stadium on March 9, however, if it is eligible, it will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Regardless of winning the tournament in 2017, Pakistan also reached the semi -finals of this competition on three occasions: 2000, 2004 and 2009.
“A global event came to Pakistan after 29 years, so I think the entire nation celebrates this historic occasion. Pakistan leader Muhammad Rizouan said:” God. “
“Our only focus is to win the championship for the country and our people, and we hope to achieve the desired results.”
Pakistan, consisting of 15 players:
Muhammad Rizouan (captain and goalkeeper), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azzam, Fahim Ashraf, Fakhara Zaman, Harris Rove, Kamran Ghulam, Khoshdale Shah, Mawhamad Hein, Nassim Shah, Salman Ali (Visi Captain) Shah Aphydi, Taib Taher and Amman Khan.
Collective stage equipment in Pakistan in the ICC 2025 Champions Cup:
February 19 – opposite New Zealand, Karachi
February 23 – opposite India, Dubai
February 27 – opposite Bangladesh, Rawalpindi