Islamabad, 19 December 2024: The 76th meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Board of Governers (BoG) was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman PCB.
The Governing Board approved the decisions made during its previous meeting and received an update on the progress related to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Chairman PCB briefed the Board on matters concerning the tournament and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to successfully hosting the marquee event.
The members of the Governing Board lauded Chairman Mohsin Naqvi's principled stance on the ICC Champions Trophy, acknowledging his dedication to safeguarding the interests of Pakistan cricket.
Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated, "From day one, our focus has been on ensuring success for Pakistan and cricket. The PCB is fully prepared for hosting the ICC Champions Trophy, and all preparations are well on track. Pakistan’s principled stance has been widely appreciated, and we will leave no stone unturned in preserving the prestige of this event. All participating teams will receive a warm welcome."
He added, "The people of Pakistan are eager to see international teams playing on our home grounds. Cricket is a sport loved by millions, and we believe it should remain free from politics."
Chairman Naqvi further assured that the renovation and upgradation of stadiums would be completed well ahead of the tournament. "Our teams are working tirelessly to ensure the stadiums meet international standards," he said.
The Governing Board was briefed on the progress of renovation works at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, National Stadium, Karachi, and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The Board expressed satisfaction with the ongoing developments.
The meeting was attended by members of the Governing Board, PCB COO Mr Sameer Ahmed, CFO Mr Javed Murtaza, CEO HBL PSL Mr Salman Naseer, and other relevant officials.
