The final ceremony will be held in Lahore on February 16, attended by former cricketers and ICC officials. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has already met with PM Shahbaz Sharif to finalize the arrangements.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to begin on February 19, will reportedly start with the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony at Gaddafi Stadium is set for February 7, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expected to attend as the chief guest.

ICC and Pakistan Cricket Board have finalised the plan for the opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which begins in Pakistan next month.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark event for Pakistan cricket, overcoming initial challenges to pave the way for a successful tournament. With revamped stadiums, extensive security measures, and a well-thought-out neutral venue policy, Pakistan is ready to host an unforgettable cricketing spectacle.

India last won the Champions Trophy in 2013. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team open their Champions Trophy campaign on February 19, 2025

The ICC announced ticket sales for the Pakistan leg of the Champions Trophy despite ongoing stadium renovations. The tournament is set for February 19 across Pakistan and Dubai. The PCB dismissed concerns about delays.

There will be no captains' photoshoot or conference in Pakistan before the ICC Champions Trophy, a source in the host cricket board told PTI on Thursday, ending the possibility of India skipper travelling to the country for any pre-tournament engagements.