“We will maintain a special quota of tickets for Indian fans, and we aim to ensure a fast visa issuance process,” Naqvi stated, as reported by a local newspaper.
He stressed that the PCB is ready to welcome Indian fans to Pakistan, particularly to watch the highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan in Lahore.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, 2025. This tournament will showcase top eight One Day International (ODI) teams, including Pakistan, Australia, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh, South Africa, Afghanistan, and England.
Matches will be hosted across three major cities: Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, with the tournament kicking off with an opening match featuring Pakistan and New Zealand.
Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling competition as these elite teams vie for the ICC Champions Trophy title. With games spread across various cities, cricket fans in Pakistan will have the opportunity to experience world-class cricket right on their home turf.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reiterated that it will adhere to its government’s policy decisions concerning travel to Pakistan.
Since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, no Indian cricket team has visited Pakistan, and there has not been a Test series between the two nations since 2007.