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Is Pakistan ready to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

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With the ICC finally confirming Pakistan as the host for the Champions Trophy 2025, the limelight is firmly on the PCB to deliver the tournament in the best possible manner. This marks a significant moment for Pakistan, as it's their first major ICC event since 1996. However, this also puts immense pressure on the PCB to ensure everything runs smoothly. Stadium readiness will form a crucial part of these preparations, and the PCB is facing a race against time to get everything in order.

The PCB has been working diligently to ensure that the stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi meet international standards. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has reaffirmed their commitment, stating that all preparations are on track and that Pakistan is fully prepared to host a world-class tournament.

Pakistan has earmarked three key stadiums for the tournament:
  • Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: This historic ground is expected to host the final. However, reports suggest ongoing renovations are behind schedule, raising concerns about its preparedness.
  • National Stadium, Karachi: Another premier venue, it's undergoing significant upgrades to meet ICC standards.
  • Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium: There have been media reports suggesting this stadium could lose hosting rights due to infrastructure concerns.

Due to ongoing political tensions, the tournament will follow a hybrid model. India's matches will be played at a neutral venue, likely in the UAE, while Pakistan will host the rest of the games. This decision has been met with mixed reactions.

Indian media has been vocal about the security concerns and the decision to not play in Pakistan. Some outlets have criticized the PCB for not being able to host the entire tournament on home soil, while others have highlighted the financial implications and the potential loss of tourism revenue for Pakistan.

Despite the challenges, the PCB remains optimistic and is focused on delivering a successful and memorable event. The Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an exciting tournament, showcasing Pakistan's passion for cricket and hospitality.
 
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Just a week left for ICC deadlines to complete all the renovations by PCB. Can PCB do it in this time frames ?

If they not than this will be biggest humiliation for host country.
:kp
 
It reminds me of our old days when everything used to be barely put together at the last moment. While we learnt and became more organized Pakistan still seems to be living in the old era. Mohsin Naqvi has done a commendable job in leading PCB and looking after all the infrastructure projects but one just wonders why wasn’t this done much earlier when the hosting rights were awarded?

My fear is that in trying to meet the deadlines, they will most likely do a mediocre job and might compromise the look or even safety of the grounds in the process.

It’s been decades since PCB overtook major upgradation of their stadiums. Ideally I would much prefer to give them all the sweet time they need to deliver the best product to the fans rather than do an average job just to meet the deadlines.
 
Bhaijaan said:
It reminds me of our old days when everything used to be barely put together at the last moment. While we learnt and became more organized Pakistan still seems to be living in the old era. Mohsin Naqvi has done a commendable job in leading PCB and looking after all the infrastructure projects but one just wonders why wasn’t this done much earlier when the hosting rights were awarded?

My fear is that in trying to meet the deadlines, they will most likely do a mediocre job and might compromise the look or even safety of the grounds in the process.

It’s been decades since PCB overtook major upgradation of their stadiums. Ideally I would much prefer to give them all the sweet time they need to deliver the best product to the fans rather than do an average job just to meet the deadlines.
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The recently organized worldcup in India was mismanaged and had awful organization. One of the worst organized cricket tournaments.


- Schedule released not on time, and venues were constantly changed.

Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...lurch-with-schedule-still-under-wraps-1384317



- Common people were not able to buy tickets as the third party agent used didnt have the required infrastructure to manage such a high traffic hold. Shows BCCI’s incompetence and lack of due diligence. Multiple accusations of tickets being sold in black, and other corrupt practises. Common stuff for India which is a highly corrupt country with a low trust society.

Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...trated-by-world-cup-ticketing-process-1402754

- No opening ceremony for the tournament but rather a special ceremony for the India Pakistan match. Extremely embarrasing and showed lack of professionalism on BCCI’s part. Majorly due to a guy heading an organization thanks to daddy even though he cannot string two coherent sentences together. Also again exposed the lack of principles and hypocrisy of Indian govt. So much for muhh jawan and then get exposed by organizing special naach gana for enemy nation. Embarrassing stuff. But par for the course for Indians.

- Making issues for Pakistani fans and journalists. Not giving them visas. Showcasing pettiness and small minded behavior. Exhibiting that no matter how much money they get, they will never outgrow their village mentality. Hence not fully capable of organizing international level tournaments which requires basic professionalism.


I can go on and on but keep the patronising tone to yourself. For people who beat their own drum 24/7, one would think you guys are world beaters in everything. Just obnoxious and annoying to the whole world, thats it.
 
Slim said:
The recently organized worldcup in India was mismanaged and had awful organization. One of the worst organized cricket tournaments.


- Schedule released not on time, and venues were constantly changed.

Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...lurch-with-schedule-still-under-wraps-1384317



- Common people were not able to buy tickets as the third party agent used didnt have the required infrastructure to manage such a high traffic hold. Shows BCCI’s incompetence and lack of due diligence. Multiple accusations of tickets being sold in black, and other corrupt practises. Common stuff for India which is a highly corrupt country with a low trust society.

Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...trated-by-world-cup-ticketing-process-1402754

- No opening ceremony for the tournament but rather a special ceremony for the India Pakistan match. Extremely embarrasing and showed lack of professionalism on BCCI’s part. Majorly due to a guy heading an organization thanks to daddy even though he cannot string two coherent sentences together. Also again exposed the lack of principles and hypocrisy of Indian govt. So much for muhh jawan and then get exposed by organizing special naach gana for enemy nation. Embarrassing stuff. But par for the course for Indians.

- Making issues for Pakistani fans and journalists. Not giving them visas. Showcasing pettiness and small minded behavior. Exhibiting that no matter how much money they get, they will never outgrow their village mentality. Hence not fully capable of organizing international level tournaments which requires basic professionalism.


I can go on and on but keep the patronising tone to yourself. For people who beat their own drum 24/7, one would think you guys are world beaters in everything. Just obnoxious and annoying to the whole world, thats it.
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It wasn’t an attack but an honest comment. You’re taking things to heart a lot. I don’t go around claiming BCCI to be best at organizing but they’ve come a long way from the 90s and early 2000s as a host in terms of infrastructure and management and PCB is trailing them at that. Where is the problem in being honest about all this? Why so insecure?
 
Bhaijaan said:
It wasn’t an attack but an honest comment. You’re taking things to heart a lot. I don’t go around claiming BCCI to be best at organizing but they’ve come a long way from the 90s and early 2000s as a host in terms of infrastructure and management and PCB is trailing them at that. Where is the problem in being honest about all this? Why so insecure?
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Lol, i am just telling you the reality.

For fans and a cricket board that claims to be world beaters, you are not even capable of organizing one international tournament properly. Let us handle our own event.
 
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Slim said:
Lol, i am just telling you the reality.

For fans and a cricket board that claims to be world beaters, you are not even capable of organizing one international tournament properly. Let us handle our own event.
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That’s an exaggeration by you and honestly you just sound bitter now. BCCI has its flaws but they’ve come a long way in organizing leagues and international cricket.

As a country also, Bharat has taken rapid strides in building top quality infrastructure at record time. It’s one of those things where you learn from the best, try to implement it domestically and gradually become better. In our case, we have tried to emulate Chinese pace of developing infra, we are not there yet but in doing so we came a long way and now we are building bridges, expressways, metro lines with greater efficiency.

You don’t need to be bitter about people sharing expertise and experience.
 
Wished they had included more grounds, but understand why they can't. I'd be interested to know over the years with PCB still earning the 4th most revenue, from 2010 to 2016, where did that money go? Why wasn't the money spent on keeping the grounds upto date? We all know where the money went so I am asking hypotheticals I suppose but its frustrating.
 
Schedule is delayed due to incompetent of PCB .

Grounds are not ready and one of the ground( Likely Pindi) is not even ready to host champions trophy so scheduled is not finalized .

PCB has to finsihed the grounds before 31 December as per ICC guidelines .

@Rajdeep :kp
 
Devadwal said:
Schedule is delayed due to incompetent of PCB .

Grounds are not ready and one of the ground( Likely Pindi) is not even ready to host champions trophy so scheduled is not finalized .

PCB has to finsihed the grounds before 31 December as per ICC guidelines .

@Rajdeep :kp
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I thought regular bilateral cricket is now happening in Pakistan with many teams touring there. So what is not ready about the ground?
 
The Rawalpindi Cricket stadium is in a sorry state and not fit to host ICC tournament matches. Two of the stands don't even have seats. I also haven't seen any construction work going on there like there is in Lahore and Karachi.

I think the better thing to do would be to shift the matches initially intended for Rawalpindi to Lahore.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
The Rawalpindi Cricket stadium is in a sorry state and not fit to host ICC tournament matches. Two of the stands don't even have seats. I also haven't seen any construction work going on there like there is in Lahore and Karachi.

I think the better thing to do would be to shift the matches initially intended for Rawalpindi to Lahore.
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1871422480503775386

PCB is too late as usual.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
It'll be done before the start of the tournament
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This is not how things works for the ICC tournaments. PCB has to finished works untill 31 December after that ICC Will Takes controls for grounds. Broadcasters / Sponsors will need atleast one months to setup all things for the big tournaments.
RidiculousMan said:
It's not ready. But it will be ready before the tournament kicks off
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Devadwal said:
This is not how things works for the ICC tournaments. PCB has to finished works untill 31 December after that ICC Will Takes controls for grounds. Broadcasters / Sponsors will need atleast one months to setup all things for the big tournaments.
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This is how things work with the PCB. I'm sure they will work out a way to manage it all. My guess is work will be going on until weeks before the start of the tournament.
 
Unpredictabilty is the real charm of Pakistan Cricket, PCB is living upto it. Very authentic mismanagement.
 
Pakistan is looking well prepared now so lets hope all things will be done properly without having any blunder.
 
Cricket and visas

PAKISTAN has asserted that delay in the announcement of the schedule of next year’s Champions Trophy will not create travel hassles for fans who will be arriving to see the action at the first international tournament in the country in 28 years. In a welcome move, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday stated that Pakistan will consider relaxing its visa policies to facilitate travel for fans and officials during the Feb 19-March 9 tournament. With Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi also holding the post of interior minister, Mr Tarar said that the visa policy was being finalised. He also extended an invitation to Indian fans to visit the country even if India’s matches of the tournament will be played in Dubai. India’s insistence that it will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy had resulted in a long stand-off that was eventually resolved with the PCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India having reached an agreement — formalised by the International Cricket Council — that matches involving either side at ICC tournaments held in either country — till 2027 — would be played at a neutral venue.

The wait for a first clash between the two arch-rivals on Pakistani soil since 2008, therefore, goes on for local fans. Mr Tarar said that Indian fans will be “welcomed with open arms”, a remark pointed at India’s reluctance to grant visas to fans from Pakistan, despite their having tickets, at last year’s ODI World Cup in India. The hosting of the Champions Trophy offers Pakistan a chance to build up its sports tourism industry, offering fans an opportunity to immerse themselves in the country’s vibrant culture whilst enjoying the cricket matches. Such opportunities have been few for Pakistan, which last played host to an international cricket tournament at the 1996 ODI World Cup. It is only appropriate that Pakistan make the most out of the tournament as it welcomes the cricketing world to its shores.

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Cricket and visas

PAKISTAN has asserted that delay in the announcement of the schedule of next year’s Champions Trophy will not...
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Champions Trophy: Karachi Stadium's incomplete renovation work worries Pakistan

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in a scramble to complete the renovation work on the National Stadium ahead of next month's Champions Trophy and has moved all matches scheduled at the venue to other places.

The stadium will play host to the opening match of the ICC marquee event between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19.

"Due to the ongoing construction and renovation work, it was decided against holding any matches at the NSK as it would only further delay the work and also disturb the players," one official said.

The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final, the premier first-class event in Pakistan, began on Thursday at the smaller UBL Complex here after getting shifted from the National Stadium.

The PCB has also announced that the two-Test series against the West Indies later this month would be held in Multan after scheduling the first Test in Karachi after continuing delay in the renovation work remained a cause of concern.

Some of the construction work, which was scheduled for a December 15 finish, was completed at the deadline and fresh instructions have been issued to the construction company to push the job schedule.

The PCB is carrying out massive construction work worth Rs 12 billion at all three venues scheduled to host the Champions Trophy, including Lahore and Rawalpindi.

It includes renovation of the main NSK building, new dressing rooms, media centres, hospitality boxes and board offices.

A new electronic scoreboard is also being installed along with new chairs in enclosures and the fencing around the ground is also being replaced from scratch.

SOURCE: https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cr...renovation-karachi-stadium-2658494-2025-01-02
 
No shade. No seats. No floodlights.

With the looks of it I would say non cricketing nation US itself has madde some nice arrangements for 2024 WC

Pakistan is going to make it look so bad and get embarrassed

:kp
 
Devadwal said:
Just a week left for ICC deadlines to complete all the renovations by PCB. Can PCB do it in this time frames ?

If they not than this will be biggest humiliation for host country.
:kp
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Not as big a humiliation for the host country as losing a World Cup final at home in front of 100,000 fans after controlling, influencing and manipulating each and every aspect of the World Cup.
 
Devadwal said:
No shade. No seats. No floodlights.

With the looks of it I would say non cricketing nation US itself has madde some nice arrangements for 2024 WC

Pakistan is going to make it look so bad and get embarrassed

:kp
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No floodlights?

Pakistan plays D/N matches in every home series. Did you steal the floodlights yesterday to install them in your village?
 
Mamoon said:
No floodlights?

Pakistan plays D/N matches in every home series. Did you steal the floodlights yesterday to install them in your village?
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Lahore is going to ready On 25 Jan ( ICC deadlines)

:kp
 
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Mamoon said:
Not as big a humiliation for the host country as losing a World Cup final at home in front of 100,000 fans after controlling, influencing and manipulating each and every aspect of the World Cup.
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I'll be humiliation if Pakistan can't even ready to host a ICC tournament after 30 year's .lol

:kp
 

It is understood that a team of icc will leave for pakistan towards the end of this week to do a status check and informal contingency discussion are underway in Dubai corridor's​

@Rajdeep

:kp​

 
Why aren't the stadiums ready yet? I thought Pakistan now plays regular bilateral matches at home.
 
PCB provides stadiam upgradation update

Lahore, 8 January 2025:

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today announced that preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 were in full swing, with the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National Bank Stadium in Karachi nearing completion to host tournament matches.

In a regular update, the PCB assured the fans, spectators and media that all upgradation work was progressing on schedule and will be completed before or around the set deadlines.

Given the advanced stage of preparations at Gaddafi Stadium and National Bank Stadium, the PCB has decided to relocate the upcoming tri-nation ODI series to these two venues. The series, featuring New Zealand and South Africa alongside Pakistan, was originally scheduled to be held in Multan. This decision reflects the PCB’s confidence in the readiness of these upgraded venues and their ability to deliver a world-class experience for players, officials, and fans alike. Further details regarding the series will be shared in due course.

Upgrades at Gaddafi Stadium

The spectator capacity at Gaddafi Stadium has been increased to 35,000, with new chairs installed throughout the venue. Additionally, 480 state-of-the-art LED lights have been installed to enhance broadcast LUX levels, ensuring superior viewing quality for fans worldwide. To further elevate the spectator experience, two giant digital replay screens - measuring 80 feet x 30 feet and 22 feet x 35 feet - will be installed next week. The stadium is set to be inaugurated in the last week of January.

A brand-new players’ and officials’ hospitality enclosure has also been created, which will be operational by 25 January. The iconic stadium is set to provide an unparalleled experience for all stakeholders.

Upgrades at National Bank Stadium

At the National Bank Stadium, significant enhancements have been made, including the creation of a new players’ and officials’ hospitality enclosure at the University End.

To improve broadcast coverage, 350 LED lights have been installed, ensuring optimal visibility for global audiences. Two digital replay screens have already been fixed, and 5,000 new chairs have been installed to enhance spectator comfort.

Upgrades at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is undergoing minor touch-ups, focusing on the installation of 10,000 new chairs, upgrades to hospitality boxes and the installation of two digital replay screens. These improvements are designed to ensure the stadium exceeds international standards for upcoming events.

Maintenance of playing surfaces

Throughout the upgradation process, PCB curators, under the supervision of Tony Hemming, have diligently maintained the outfields and playing surfaces to keep them protected, healthy and fresh. To prioritise these efforts, no competitive cricket has been played in Lahore and Karachi since the commencement of the upgrades, while Rawalpindi last hosted a match late last year.

Commitment to Excellence

The PCB is fully committed to ensuring that all venues are ready to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and other international matches. With over 250 workers laboring day and night to meet the 25 January deadline, the PCB is confident that the upgrades will elevate the fan experience and uphold Pakistan’s reputation as a premier cricketing destination.
 
I am worried about the state of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Really poor stadium infrastructure. Not sure how they are going to manage refreshments and bathrooms. The bathrooms are really small and not present in every enclosure. Last time I went standard of refreshments was really poor, overpriced and there were basically just a few small stands infront of the seats. The stadium feels unequipped to host ICC tournament matches, even if you install seats on the stands that currently have steps.
 
All that icc/BCCI venue change drama made it harder for PCB to focus but I am sure they are ready to host. Stadiums are near completion so all looking good for the big event.
 
ICC delegation has arrived in Karachi to assess preparations for the eagerly awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With the tournament set to begin on February 19, the delegation will carry out a comprehensive review of the Karachi National Stadium to ensure it is ready for the prestigious event.

A key area of focus will be the ongoing construction of a five-story building at the stadium, which is vital for the tournament's infrastructure. Additionally, the ICC delegation will inspect various sections of the stadium to ensure they meet the high standards required for hosting the Champions Trophy 2025.
 
As per reports:

A $70 million budget, approved by the ICC's financial committee, includes $4.5 million allocated for contingency expenses, reflecting the challenges of hosting the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

The PCB will receive $4.5 million in compensation for hosting some matches abroad, offsetting costs related to neutral venue arrangements, but missing out on economic and tourism boosts.
 
FearlessRoar said:
As per reports:

A $70 million budget, approved by the ICC's financial committee, includes $4.5 million allocated for contingency expenses, reflecting the challenges of hosting the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

The PCB will receive $4.5 million in compensation for hosting some matches abroad, offsetting costs related to neutral venue arrangements, but missing out on economic and tourism boosts.
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That's peanuts
 
The ICC is closely monitoring the renovation of three key stadiums in Pakistan – Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi – which will host ICC matches for the first time in over two decades.

According to reports, the ICC delegation has raised no major concerns regarding the renovation process. While there were suggestions of delays, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed these claims, stating that the work is on track and will be completed by the final deadline. The PCB had initially allocated 17 billion rupees for the upgrades, making this the first major cricket tournament in Pakistan since the 1996 World Cup.

The PCB confirmed that the renovation work is progressing as planned, with a revised deadline for completion set for January 25, following an initial target of December 31. While there were reports that the ICC considered relocating all Champions Trophy matches to Dubai, this contingency plan was not put into action.

Additionally, the PCB has shown confidence in the readiness of the venues by moving four matches of a tri-series between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa from Multan to Lahore and Karachi, scheduled for the second week of February.

The host associations are responsible for venue readiness, including pitch preparation, with the ICC pitch manager available to assist if needed. Teams are expected to arrive in Pakistan ahead of the tournament’s start, with the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand scheduled for February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi.

 
Pakistanis are an amazingly odd people. I have never seen people more blindly defending things than Pakistanis over the years.

In all these years, this has to be the worst infrastructure readiness leading up to an ICC event. This is pathetic and downright disgraceful. Those stadiums look awfully unready and there’s no way you can complete them within a month. How can you defend PCB on this who had all the time in their hand to make the arrangements and have failed at it?

Hosting an event is so much about showcasing your abilities to the world. Is this what you’re going to display to the world?
 
What is seating capacity in Pakistan stadiums after renovation, are they like Nou Camp with 100000+ or Olympic stadium in Berlin with 120000 .

Has the PCB worked on it , previously their capacity was Karachi 8k-10k, RwP 4k, Lahore 12k-15k.

Is this info correct
 
Aakash Chopra has expressed concerns about the preparations, criticizing the fact that the venues are still far from being completed. He shared these views during a discussion on his YouTube channel:

“The Champions Trophy is supposed to happen, and you were given INR 600 crore to upgrade your venues and invest in infrastructure development. So you start working, and Pakistan did that as well. Then a video came out. It showed that it's not even 'R' of ready. The dressing room, the press box and the corporate box are not ready, and the floodlight job is not completed in some places.”

"As neither PCB nor any Pakistani outlet has refuted it and the ICC hasn't commented on it, we will assume it's true, and the truth is that one of the ICC deadlines to hand over the grounds has already crossed. If the ICC realistically feels you won't be able to get them ready, they have the right to take away the tournament from you completely."
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Why are taking so much time? By now everything should be ready.
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PCB is run by incompetent people's but lets blame india to spread the propaganda.

They can't even manage to host a tournament properly nearly after 30 year's .

They think ICC champions trophy is Ramzan Tournaments so works can be completed on the evening of the tournament .

:kp
 
Devadwal said:
PCB is run by incompetent people's but lets blame india to spread the propaganda.

They can't even manage to host a tournament properly nearly after 30 year's .

They think ICC champions trophy is Ramzan Tournaments so works can be completed on the evening of the tournament .

:kp
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If the images that we see on social media are current (some shared by Pak media) then this points to disastrous planning. I don't think they can complete the job properly in this state. Too much left to do from what i see.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
If the images that we see on social media are current (some shared by Pak media) then this points to disastrous planning. I don't think they can complete the job properly in this state. Too much left to do from what i see.
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do you work in construction?
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Do you? You have 15 days left. No seats, No sheds, No floodlights.
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I am asking you a simple question. You are going around making claims nothing is ready, and seem to be more of an expert here than ICC, so plz enlighten us if you have worked in contruction??

Because i dont work in construction, but let me give you some basic idea. When it comes to construction, its takes time to build a structure as you need time to dry off the cement.

The pictures we are seeing shows that the structure is complete, the only thing left is install glass and seats which can easily be down in a weeks time. Shed is not going to be added, PCB already gave an update on that, and having no shed doesnt mean the stadium is incomplete.

Also, PCB never destroyed the floodlights, they are just replacing the lights that go init. You made an expert judgement claiming that you saw pictures, but I would advice check the floodlights again, PCB never demolished it, they are just replacing the lights inside it.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Pakistan youtube channel hosts also go after PCB for not taking this seriously since they are hosting an ICC event after 28 years.
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How are they not taking it serious? What is serious in this matter? The main sturcutree work is complete, the rest are just installations that will be done in a week. You again are making no sense.
 
Major said:
How are they not taking it serious? What is serious in this matter? The main sturcutree work is complete, the rest are just installations that will be done in a week. You again are making no sense.
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By now it should be ready. Don't you think? It will be barely "ready" in a week. They are in a position they have to work 24/7 to remotely complete this.
 
Major said:
I am asking you a simple question. You are going around making claims nothing is ready, and seem to be more of an expert here than ICC, so plz enlighten us if you have worked in contruction??

Because i dont work in construction, but let me give you some basic idea. When it comes to construction, its takes time to build a structure as you need time to dry off the cement.

The pictures we are seeing shows that the structure is complete, the only thing left is install glass and seats which can easily be down in a weeks time. Shed is not going to be added, PCB already gave an update on that, and having no shed doesnt mean the stadium is incomplete.

Also, PCB never destroyed the floodlights, they are just replacing the lights that go init. You made an expert judgement claiming that you saw pictures, but I would advice check the floodlights again, PCB never demolished it, they are just replacing the lights inside it.
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Their deadline is Jan 25. But they will need more time to do. May be go into febraury right till the tournament starts.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
By now it should be ready. Don't you think? It will be barely "ready" in a week. They are in a position they have to work 24/7 to remotely complete this.
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If ICC has no issue, why should I or you be concerned?

Issue is when ICC says that is incomplete. When ICC is happy and are ok with remaining work to take place after the deadline, than why is that an issue?

Its not like you or anyone of your breathrens are coming to Pakistan. It will be us that will be going and we all know that by the time we end the gates everything related to the structure and chairs will be there.

Again, i dont understand the hoo haw coming from one group
 
jnaveen1980 said:
By now it should be ready. Don't you think? It will be barely "ready" in a week. They are in a position they have to work 24/7 to remotely complete this.
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Forget about Ready in a week . Stadium will be not ready in this month. They needs minimum 3 week's to complete the work.

:kp
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Their deadline is Jan 25. But they will need more time to do. May be go into febraury right till the tournament starts.
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ok and does ICC have an issue with this?

Like i said, the only work left is installation of fixtures. The structure needs to go through a drying period which gets an ok certificate from the local govt. If that has been done, rest is easy work.

Like i said, when icc has no issue, why do you have an issue?
 
mominsaigol said:
First ever match in Pakistan ever.
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ok, bro i will guide you abit later tonight, because it wont be a great experience, so I hope you dont get into much issue when going to watch the games.

Wana ask the mods, should we have a seperate thread on this, where we can guide posters about parkings and etc when it comes to watching games in Pakistan, or do we add it here i this thread? @BouncerGuy
 
Major said:
ok and does ICC have an issue with this?

Like i said, the only work left is installation of fixtures. The structure needs to go through a drying period which gets an ok certificate from the local govt. If that has been done, rest is easy work.

Like i said, when icc has no issue, why do you have an issue?
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ICC hasn't said anything doesn't mean they are not concerned. This is hte official statement from PCB

"All the work will be done by the first week of February. Pakistan will successful host the champions trophy."

Feb 19th match. Target date of completion is Feb 1st week. It could be as late as 7th. . Even with their own estimated deadline this is too late to finish.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Ya.. if one steps back and remove the nationalistic bias they can understand this was height of unprofessionalism.
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What is More embarrassing for them that they have Only 3 quality ( Only for pakistan standards) stadiums but yet they haven't Ready to host the champion trophy

Same @Major poster was cried about Hyderabad cricket stadium because few seats filled with bird droppings even before the World Cup 2023. There is a limit to hypocrisy.

:kp
 
jnaveen1980 said:
ICC hasn't said anything doesn't mean they are not concerned. This is hte official statement from PCB

"All the work will be done by the first week of February. Pakistan will successful host the champions trophy."

Feb 19th match. Target date of completion is Feb 1st week. It could be as late as 7th. . Even with their own estimated deadline this is too late to finish.
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again, how do you know they are concerned? Did they phoned you? You are just sitting hear wishing for them to be concerned.

Again, in project management, the completion and deliverables vary. Maybe the completion is meant by the strucutre and grace period has been given for fixtures.

You are just making zero sense now.

When ICC has not said anything yet, but Mr from India is more concerned for some reason
 
Devadwal said:
What is More embarrassing for them that they have Only 3 quality ( Only for pakistan standards) stadiums but yet they haven't Ready to host the champion trophy

Same @Major poster was cried about Hyderabad cricket stadium because few seats filled with bird droppings even before the World Cup 2023. There is a limit to hypocrisy.

:kp
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I didn show my concerns. I could care less if an indian sits on bird poop or cow poop.

I only implied that seeing bird poop on chairs is disgusting.
 
Major said:
again, how do you know they are concerned? Did they phoned you? You are just sitting hear wishing for them to be concerned.

Again, in project management, the completion and deliverables vary. Maybe the completion is meant by the strucutre and grace period has been given for fixtures.

You are just making zero sense now.

When ICC has not said anything yet, but Mr from India is more concerned for some reason
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Yea ICC reached out to me on my personal phone and told me
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Yea ICC reached out to me on my personal phone and told me
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If you were that important, you wouldnt be sitting here wasting time on a forum..

Anyways thanks for just accepting that you are just trolling and dont know anything
 
Major said:
I didn show my concerns. I could care less if an indian sits on bird poop or cow poop.

I only implied that seeing bird poop on chairs is disgusting.
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pakistanis criticize as well :) Why would they criticize if they are happy? There is no reason right?
 
Major said:
If you were that important, you wouldnt be sitting here wasting time on a forum..

Anyways thanks for just accepting that you are just trolling and dont know anything
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Because your argument is based on "fallacy" called "Appeal to the bandwagon". We have video evidence, photo evidence. What do you have?
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Their deadline is Jan 25. But they will need more time to do. May be go into febraury right till the tournament starts.
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Seats were being installed. Foundation work of stadium has been completed Floodlights are up. Buildings are up but need finishing.

My guess is that Stadium will be ready by Jan 25 but roofs will not be installed in time (Maybe they will surprise us).
 
Major said:
ok, bro i will guide you abit later tonight, because it wont be a great experience, so I hope you dont get into much issue when going to watch the games.

Wana ask the mods, should we have a seperate thread on this, where we can guide posters about parkings and etc when it comes to watching games in Pakistan, or do we add it here i this thread? @BouncerGuy
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Wdym? You just buy tickets and walk in and take a seat no? And their separate tickets for each category of seat assigned?
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Because your argument is based on "fallacy" called "Appeal to the bandwagon". We have video evidence, photo evidence. What do you have?
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i just explained to you what the deliverables are in such projects and what has been done and remaining and how much time will the rest take.

Seems like you just want to ignore it, and continue trolling.
People have alot of times in their hands now adays. Champions trophy is happening in Pakistan, so might aswell spend your time doing some productive.
 
mominsaigol said:
Wdym? You just buy tickets and walk in and take a seat no? And their separate tickets for each category of seat assigned?
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Watching a cricket match in Pakistan is a big hurdle itself.

For example wear running shoes, because you would be walking long miles just to enter the stadium. Do not carry any headphones or anything extra, even a watch. They confiscate all these things and any eatables or water. Just your phone and wallet is allowed. In Pindi there is no ground parking, so you park in one of the designated parking spots in the city and than a special Coaster of PCB will take you to the ground.

Reach the stadium early, and buy the water bottles and food immiedietly, as later there becomes alot of rush and vendors are sold out. So stock up on snacks and drinks and food. A savor food vendor wil be there, they make hygenic pulao, always the best and safe option. Dont wait till mid innings, becuase everything gets sold out and their is a huge chaos. Keep cash and everything will be overpriced.
 
Not much reason to criticize right now.

It's more valid to criticize if...

1) The stadiums aren't ready by match day
2) The stadiums are unsafe or poorly finished once the work is done
3) ICC has stated they are unhappy with the progress
4) The Indian team is playing there and/or Indian fans are buying tickets to go there (this point is more Indian-centric due to where the criticism started)

Until then, it seems like Indian media is being childish again. It would make more sense if they had concerns about the Dubai International Cricket Stadium but since that's impossible they resort to this.
 
Major said:
do you work in construction?
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I did.

It is slow but finishing can be done in time. Some days of 24/7 work will be required. Main works are complete. Hard work has been done. The visible stuff that seems missing is the easy part.

Most of the "reports" are from Indian. They are burning as you can tell from Akash Chopra saying Pakistan was given X amount of Indian Rupees. Implying to dumb Indians it is them paying for it.

Unfortunately we aren't able to use heat from burnt Indian backsides to heat the stadium or salty tears to water the pitch as the stadium would have been very eco friendly with these features.
 
kingusama92 said:
Not much reason to criticize right now.

It's more valid to criticize if...

1) The stadiums aren't ready by match day
2) The stadiums are unsafe or poorly finished once the work is done
3) ICC has stated they are unhappy with the progress
4) The Indian team is playing there and/or Indian fans are buying tickets to go there (this point is more Indian-centric due to where the criticism started)

Until then, it seems like Indian media is being childish again. It would make more sense if they had concerns about the Dubai International Cricket Stadium but since that's impossible they resort to this.
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Yes as i Said earlier blamed on indian Media/ Public ,this is best solution for hiding the incomplete of PCB.

:kp
 
DeadlyVenom said:
I did.

It is slow but finishing can be done in time. Some days of 24/7 work will be required. Main works are complete. Hard work has been done. The visible stuff that seems missing is the easy part.

Most of the "reports" are from Indian. They are burning as you can tell from Akash Chopra saying Pakistan was given X amount of Indian Rupees. Implying to dumb Indians it is them paying for it.

Unfortunately we aren't able to use heat from burnt Indian backsides to heat the stadium or salty tears to water the pitch as the stadium would have been very eco friendly with these features.
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haha, its hialrious that a team that is not welcomed in our country and been thrown to UAE is more concern about the stadium in our land.
 
I think stadiums will be ready by CT just to highlight how good Mr.Establishment was and even when there was slow progress he got it done.

Classic PR approach.
 
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