Pakistan Cricket Board’s Tri-Series to Test Renovated Stadiums for Champions Trophy
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is gearing up to test its newly renovated stadiums in Karachi and Lahore in preparation for the upcoming Champions Trophy. To do this, they will host a tri-nation ODI series featuring South Africa and New Zealand, scheduled from February 8 to 14. The series final will take place at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 14.
Significant improvements have been made to two of PCB’s key Test venues as they prepare for these major international events. The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Stadium in Karachi have both undergone extensive renovations.
At Gaddafi Stadium, the seating capacity has been increased with the installation of new chairs. The stadium now boasts 480 modern LED lights to enhance broadcast quality, as well as two large digital replay screens. A state-of-the-art hospitality enclosure for players and officials is nearing completion.
Similarly, the National Stadium in Karachi has also seen upgrades, including the addition of modern lights for improved visibility during broadcasts. It features two replay screens and 5,000 new seats, along with a newly constructed hospitality enclosure for players and officials at the University End of the ground.
The tri-nation series will follow a single-league format, with the first two matches taking place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The final league match and the tournament final will be held in Karachi. To ensure full preparedness, Pakistan and New Zealand will hold practice sessions under the lights at Gaddafi Stadium on February 6, while South Africa will conduct its first practice session at the venue on the morning of February 9.
With the Champions Trophy set to run from February 19 to March 9, the PCB is under pressure to ensure that the venues are ready in time for the eight-team tournament. Pakistan will face New Zealand in the opening match of the Champions Trophy in Karachi.
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