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A high-profile delegation from New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has arrived in Pakistan to review security measures and arrangements ahead of the upcoming tri-series in January 2025.
Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa will be involved in an ODI Tri-series that will serve as a warm-up for the much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025 scheduled for February and March.
A New Zealand Cricket (NZC) delegation arrives in Pakistan for a tri-series security inspection
As part of the official New Zealand Cricket (NZC) delegation, New Zealand Players Association representative Brad Rodden and renowned security expert Reg Dickason are visiting the host cities of the upcoming Tri-series, including Karachi and Lahore.
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Their mission is to assess security protocols and finalize preparations for the Tri-series between Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa. The visit by the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) delegation comes at a crucial time, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) also sending a delegation to Pakistan to review arrangements for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.
ICC officials are inspecting Pakistan’s stadiums for the 2025 Champions Trophy
The ICC delegation has already inspected the National Stadium in Karachi, and they are all set to visit the stadiums in Lahore and Rawalpindi. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is renovating facilities in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi for next year’s Champions Trophy.
Inspections are part of routine procedures before important international tournaments. Pakistan is preparing to host the world’s best cricket teams next year, including New Zealand and South Africa for the Tri-series, followed by England and Australia for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
In preparation for these high-profile events, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is investing a whopping 12 billion rupees in renovating and upgrading stadiums in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.
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Mohsin Naqvi promises state-level security for teams visiting Pakistan
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi assured everyone that the board is fully prepared to host the top teams of the world and the construction will be completed ahead of schedule.
Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s federal interior minister, stressed that all teams visiting the country will be provided with state-level security and he will personally oversee this responsibility during the upcoming tri-series and multinational mega event.
With the Tri-series between New Zealand, South Africa and Pakistan due to start just days before the 2025 Champions Trophy, inspections and preparations are crucial to ensure the smooth and safe running of the upcoming competitions.
India will not visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy
Notably, India will not visit Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy due to security reasons and will play all their matches at a neutral venue. Following the fusion model, Pakistan will also not travel to India for any ICC event until 2027, as the ICC confirmed earlier this week.
Currently, Pakistan is currently touring South Africa for a multi-format series, including a one-off Test, starting on December 26, while New Zealand is set to host Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series and a three-match T20I series, starting on December 28.
