PCB chief rejects VIP hospitality box for Champions Trophy 2025

Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, has declined a $400,000 VIP hospitality box for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai. Instead, he has chosen to enjoy the tournament alongside regular cricket fans.

The UAE Cricket Board had reserved a luxurious 30-seat box for Naqvi, but the PCB chairman decided to sell the premium seating and immerse himself in the crowd, experiencing the tournament from the general stands. This decision has been widely praised as a humble gesture, reflecting Naqvi's commitment to staying connected with the public and rejecting elite privileges.

Naqvi’s move is seen as a significant statement in the cricketing world, especially as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is expected to attract large crowds. Fans appreciate the PCB chairman’s decision to align with the regular supporters.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place in Pakistan and the UAE. The tournament will kick off with the defending champions, Pakistan, facing New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. India will play all their matches in Dubai, including the eagerly awaited contest with Pakistan on February 23.