Champions Trophy 2025: PCB Unveils Unique Moat To Prevent Pitch Invasion At Gaddafi Stadium
As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 looms large, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is set to shine as one of the premier venues for this prestigious tournament. With its grand renovation, the iconic stadium not only promises to deliver world-class cricket but also a top-tier fan experience. Ahead of the tournament, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has gone the extra mile to ensure that this historical venue meets the highest international standards, bringing both modernity and security into focus.
After undergoing one of its most significant facelifts since the 1996 World Cup, Gaddafi Stadium is ready to host the Champions Trophy. With four matches already scheduled for the tournament, cricket fans are buzzing with excitement about the venue’s revamped features. The standout innovation: a 10-feet wide and deep moat designed to prevent pitch invasions. This new measure, replacing the traditional steel cage, is a striking blend of security and utility, doubling as an effective drainage system. With such a modern touch, PCB has ensured both the safety of players and the continuity of high-level gameplay. A protective net will also be installed over the trench, ensuring that even the hardest-hit balls stay in play, enhancing the overall matchday experience for fans.
The renovation also honors two of Pakistan’s most celebrated cricketing legends, Zaheer Abbas and Majid Khan. Two VVIP enclosures have been named after them, ensuring their legacy continues to resonate in the hearts of fans. This gesture adds a nostalgic layer to the state-of-the-art upgrades, reminding everyone of the incredible contributions these stalwarts made to Pakistan’s cricketing journey. Moreover, with the addition of modern LED floodlights, high-resolution SMD screens, and upgraded seating, Gaddafi Stadium will now provide a truly immersive experience for spectators.
In anticipation of the ICC Champions Trophy, PCB has ensured that Gaddafi Stadium will be a beacon of cricketing excellence. This year’s tournament, co-hosted by Pakistan and the UAE, is shaping up to be a spectacle, with the defending champions, Pakistan, all set to take the field under new leadership. Mohammad Rizwan has replaced Babar Azam as captain after Azam’s decision to step down following the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Rizwan’s leadership will be tested in what promises to be a highly competitive tournament, as Pakistan strives to defend its title from the memorable 2017 edition.
Despite the absence of rising star Saim Ayub, who is sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained during the New Year’s Test in South Africa, Pakistan has assembled a formidable squad. Key players like Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, and Shaheen Shah Afridi remain crucial to their success, with four players making returns to the national side. The squad is brimming with talent, and fans will be hoping that Rizwan can lead them to another glorious triumph.
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