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Renovations at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium are nearing completion as preparations continue for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Qazi Jawad Ahmed, Director of Infrastructure at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), confirmed that the construction work is progressing as planned. Finishing touches are being applied to the first floor of the office building, with work on other pavilion floors advancing simultaneously.
Ahmed also clarified that the structurally sound Far End Building has not been demolished but is undergoing refurbishment to align with the updated stadium design. This section is expected to be completed within two weeks.
Floodlight upgrades are on track, with one screen stand installed and the second nearing completion. Seating renovations are also progressing, with imported white and green chairs, reflecting Pakistan’s national colors, to be installed soon.
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, featuring eight teams competing in 15 matches across three cities. Lahore is set to host the final unless India qualifies, in which case the final will be played in Dubai.
The tournament will begin with Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. A highly anticipated match against India is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.
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