India, Feb. 8 -- After 30 years of waiting to be chosen as hosts for a marquee ICC tournament, the time has finally come for Pakistan to try and establish themselves as a hotspot for cricket attention in the global scheme of things once again. The three venues chosen for the ICC Champions Trophy - the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the National Stadium in Karachi and the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium - all underwent renovations and revampments in the lead-up to this tournament, but are finally prepared to host a tri-nation series between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa.

With that in mind, Pakistan want everything to be in order and as seamless as possible as they prepare to act as hosts to eight of the world's best men's cricket teams. ...