LAHORE: Preparations for the Champions Trophy 2025 are in full throttle as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has sanctioned a nearly $70 million budget for the premier event set to be held in Pakistan next year. Pakistan is set to host the ICC Champions Trophy from February to March next year.
The ICC has dispatched the complete schedule including the activities for the support period, to the cricket boards of teams participating in the competition.
The schedule includes match fixtures, warm-up matches, and other activities.
The ICC has also shared the schedule with broadcasters. After consulting with all the boards, the ICC will finalise the proposals.
According to sources, if the opening ceremony is approved, it is likely to be held in Karachi, while the closing one will take place in Lahore.
At the ICC’s annual meeting, a budget of approximately $70 million was approved, covering all expenses incurred during the support period.
The support period for the Champions Trophy has been scheduled from February 12 to 18, 2025 with the trophy matches to be played from February 19 to March 9.
March 10 has been set as a reserve day for the final of the tournament.
