India are expected to play a practice match in Dubai ahead of their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, which will take place at the same venue, according to a report from India Today. The ICC is currently working on finalizing practice facilities across the four venues in Pakistan and organizing the warm-up schedule for the eight teams participating in the prestigious tournament.

ICC is keeping a close eye on the construction of all three venues. Teams are expected to start arriving in Pakistan for the mega tournament from February 12.

Amid reports suggesting the Champions Trophy might be moved from Pakistan due to stadium renovation delays, a PCB official expressed confidence in Pakistan hosting the ICC tournament.

Critical upgrades, including multi-story enclosures for dressing rooms and hospitality boxes, floodlight installations, seat arrangements, and fencing, are still incomplete

The tri-series, which will serve as a precursor to the ICC Champions Trophy, is scheduled to begin on February 19 in Karachi.

Check out PCB shifts tri-series with New Zealand and South Africa to Lahore and Karachi. Read more on CricTracker.

Pakistan was originally scheduled to host the entire tournament in three cities – Lahore, Karachi and Rawapindi. However, the country might end up missing out entirely on hosting its first global event since the 1996 World Cup.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is 40 days away, but stadiums in Pakistan are far from ready. Construction is still ongoing at venues in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. The ICC is concerned about the venues meeting requirements on time.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced that former Pakistan captain Younis Khan will accompany the national side during the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy as team mentor.