ICC delegation arrives in Karachi for Champions Trophy preparations

An International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation has arrived in Karachi to review the preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The team is set to visit the National Stadium and assess the arrangements for the tournament, scheduled to begin on February 19.  

The delegation will conduct a detailed inspection of the ongoing construction work at the stadium, including a review of the five-story building currently under construction. The team will also examine various sections of the stadium in preparation for the event.  

The opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy will take place at the National Stadium, with the first match scheduled between Pakistan and New Zealand on the same day. The stadium will host three matches during the tournament. Prior to the Champions Trophy, two matches of a tri-nation One Day International series will be played excluding the final. 

This is the latest in a series of visits to ensure everything is in place for the prestigious event. Notably, the first visit was conducted by ICC's security head David Maskell, followed by a second visit where Senior Manager of Event Operations Sarah Edgar and Manager Aun Zaidi reviewed the preparations. The third visit was carried out by Manager Aoun Zaidi along with Broadcasting Supervisor Mansoor Minch.