The next big ICC trophy that India will be looking to win is the Champions Trophy 2025 which begins from February 19. The tournament marks its return for the first time since 2017. This will also be the first time that Pakistan will host an ICC tournament since the 1996 ODI World Cup. However, with constructions of stadium still going on questions have been asked as to whether the nation can indeed host the tournament. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has now hit back at these critics, while also attacking India.

Speaking to reporters in front of the new-look Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Mohsin Naqvi took a massive dig at Indians who said that the Champions Trophy 2025 would be moved out of Pakistan.

“They were people from across the border and even others who kept on saying it looks like the Champions Trophy would be moved out of Pakistan as stadiums are not going to be ready on time. But I can announce today we are set to go for the tri-series and Champions Trophy," he said.

“Across the border, there are many people who are trying to find the tiniest flaw in our stadiums and arrangements, and they will get no such opportunity. We will welcome all the arriving teams and their security and welcome arrangements. The whole of the PCB is working day and night to provide a seamless tournament," Naqvi added.

In the same interaction, Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that the inauguration ceremony of the Champions Trophy 2025 will happen in Lahore on February 16. However, he also confirmed that the captains'photoshoot will not take place.

“Facilities for teams, officials, broadcasters, and media have all been upgraded and are complete," Naqvi said. “We will have the inauguration ceremony for the tournament on 16th in Lahore. The captains’ conference or the photoshoots will not be possible for the ICC or us because of the hectic traveling schedules of some teams," Naq

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