The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been chosen as the neutral venue for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan in the February-March timeframe.
This decision followed a meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Chairman Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan at his residence on Saturday night.
During the meeting, both cricket boards agreed to finalize the UAE as the neutral location for the eight-team tournament.
Earlier, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced that Pakistan and India will face each other on neutral venues for the next three years.
The statement came during his visit to Karachi’s National Stadium on Saturday night to review development work for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Speaking to the media, Naqvi shared updates on the stadium’s renovation. He revealed plans to create parking spaces for 2,700 vehicles around the stadium and build a new pavilion. Additionally, two large screens and LED lights will be installed to enhance the venue’s facilities.
Naqvi also mentioned that the neutral venue for matches against India would be finalized soon. “Karachi residents will receive good news. We will not let Pakistan cricket suffer,” he assured.
He added that if Pakistan reaches the final of an event featuring India, the match will also take place at a neutral venue.
