A six-member ICC delegation reviewed Pakistan's readiness for the Champions Trophy and visited Karachi's National Bank Stadium. The tournament, featuring eight teams and 15 matches, starts on February 19.

The visit aimed to ensure that all necessary facilities are in place ahead of the tournament's scheduled start.

There have been several media reports stating that the Champions Trophy 2025 might be shifted out of Pakistan due to delay in renovation work at the stadiums in the country.

Besides announcing that renovation work at the Karachi’s National Stadium and Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is in ‘advanced stage,’ the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also stated that an upcoming ODI tri-series,

Amid reports suggesting the Champions Trophy might be moved from Pakistan due to stadium renovation delays, a PCB official expressed confidence in Pakistan hosting the ICC tournament.

The PCB has relocated its ODI tri-series with New Zealand and South Africa to Lahore and Karachi, as it readies the two venues to host the Champions Trophy from February 19. The four-match tri-series,

Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi are the three venues that have been chosen to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 from February 19. January 25, 2025 is the deadline for the completion of works.

India are expected to play a practice match in Dubai ahead of their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, which will take place at the same venue, according to a report from India Today. The ICC is currently working on finalizing practice facilities across the four venues in Pakistan and organizing the warm-up schedule for the eight teams participating in the prestigious tournament.