Pakistan Cricket Board Gets Creative to Prevent Pitch Invurse in Champions Trophy. Watch

AMID CONCERNS Over Its Readness, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is “Ready to Host the ICC champions trophy”. On Friday, The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shared a Sneak-Peeek of the Newly-Renovated Facility in Lahore. The iconic venue is undergoing its biggest state-on-the-the-upgrades since the 1996 world cup, which Pakistan co-hosted congregation India and Sri Lanka. The stadium, which is set to host at least four matches as of now, will face a deep moat, separating the stands and ground, to prevent pitch invasion.

The innovation, which is designed for both security and drainage, is 10 feet wide and as deep, and replaces the traditional steel cage.

As Reported by the Nation, “Two VVIP ENCLOSURERES, Named after Cricketing Legends Zaheer Abbas and Majid Khan, Have Been Added to Honor his contributions to Pakistan Cricket. -Resolution SMD Screens, And Upgraded Seating Has Significly Enhanced the Viewing Experience, ENSURING that the stadium meets the Highest International Standards. “

Be cautious. Don’t think of invading; A deep and wide moat has been built in #Gaddafistadium #Championstrophy pic.twitter.com/3i0yeks4av

– Sohail imran (@sohailimrangeo) January 31, 2025

For smooth conduction, a protecting net will be planted on the trend to keep the ball in play. The stadium will be inaugurated ahead of Pakistan’s Tri-Series Against South Africa and New Zealand in the Leadup to the Champions Trophy.

Pakistan are the Defending Champions, Having Won the Tournament in 2017.

Mohammad Rizwan will lead the team, having done so since babar azam stepped down from the role after the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2023. This is the first 50 -over

Rising Star Hitter Saim Ayub is a notable absente, having sustained an ankle injury in Pakistan’s new year’s new year’s test in Cape Town, South Africa.

The hosts named A 15-Member Squad for the Tournament, with Four Names Being Recalled to the side.

Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (C), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, SALMAN ALI AgHha, USAN KHAN, USAN KHAN, ABARAR Ad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

(With ani inputs)