Lahore, Jan. 31 -- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi revealed the inauguration date of the Gaddafi Stadium, which will mark the commencement of the much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He also announced that the board has invited the heads of all cricketing boards, ICC officials and chairman Jay Shah for a ceremony on February 16 ahead of the tournament.

While addressing the media within the Gaddafi ground itself, Naqvi praised everyone involved in the degradation of the stadium. Naqvi said the stadium will be inaugurated on February 7 and will be inaugurated by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

"The Gaddafi Stadium will be inaugurated on February 7 by the Prime Minister (Shehbaz Sharif). It's in its final stag...