The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced plans to honor cricket legends Shahid Afridi and Younis Khan by naming enclosures after them at Karachi's National Bank Cricket Arena.
The initiative is part of the ongoing renovations in preparation for Pakistan's hosting of the Champions Trophy in 2025.
Additionally, the newly constructed Patron's Enclosure will be dedicated to former cricketers Zaheer Abbas and Majid Khan.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, featuring the top eight ODI teams.
Group A:
- Pakistan
- India
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
Group B:
- South Africa
- Australia
- Afghanistan
- England
Key Fixtures:
- February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand in Karachi
- February 20: Bangladesh vs. India in Dubai
- February 22: Australia vs. England in Lahore
- February 23: Pakistan vs. India in Dubai
The semi-finals are slated for March 4 and 5, with the final on March 9.
Due to political tensions, all of India's matches, including potential semi-final and final appearances, will be held in Dubai.
The tournament marks the first ICC event in Pakistan since the 1996 World Cup.
