The historic Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium in Pakistan was undergoing renovation for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that the renovation process of the stadium will be completed by January 25 and a grand inauguration of the same is scheduled for January 27, 2025.

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.

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,

The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi visited Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on January 6 to look at the unfinished work as the Champions Trophy

The Pakistan Cricket Board has moved the ODI tri-series, featuring South Africa and New Zealand, from Multan to Karachi and Lahore due to completed renovations. The series is a precursor to the Champions Trophy starting February 19.

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.