Mohsin Naqvi confident Pakistan will win Champions Trophy under Rizwan’s captaincy

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed his hope that the national team will secure victory in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan.  

Speaking to the media outside Gaddafi Stadium, Naqvi urged everyone to pray for Pakistan’s success in both the Tri-Nation Series and the Champions Trophy. "This is a big event, and I request everyone to pray that we pass through it smoothly and achieve victory," he said.  

Praising Rizwan’s leadership qualities, Naqvi remarked, "MashAllah, Rizwan is a captain with a pure heart, and I am hopeful that under his leadership, Pakistan will win the Champions Trophy."  

The PCB chairman also lauded the laborers who worked tirelessly to upgrade Gaddafi Stadium, acknowledging their dedication. He further extended his gratitude to the contractors and NESPAK for making the renovation project a success. "They have achieved what seemed impossible, and they all deserve appreciation," he added.  

Naqvi revealed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to visit Gaddafi Stadium in the evening for the official inauguration. "I will request the Prime Minister to announce awards for those who worked on this project, and I am hopeful that he will do so," he said.  

Discussing the stadium's reconstruction, Naqvi admitted that many had doubts about the feasibility of demolishing and rebuilding parts of the facility within a short time frame. "When I decided to demolish parts of the stadium, people were worried that it might not be rebuilt. But with teamwork, we made it possible," he stated.  

Emphasizing the collective effort behind the stadium’s renovation, Naqvi remarked, "This is not my achievement alone—it is the achievement of the entire team. Success always belongs to the team, not just an individual."  

He concluded by acknowledging the challenges of completing the project in a limited time but credited divine blessings for its successful completion.