The Pakistan Cricket Board has renovated three venues in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi for the Champions Trophy.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif aims for Pakistan to win ICC Champions Trophy and defeat archrival India in Dubai.

The rivalry between Pakistan and India in cricket is well-documented, with India generally having the upper hand in ICC tournaments since the 1990s. The last time Pakistan triumphed over India in an ICC event was in 2021 during the T20 World Cup,

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wants Pakistan to prevail over India in the upcoming Champions Trophy and then go on to win the global tournament, which is slated to begin on February 19. Notably, Pakistan will play India on February 19 in Dubai.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the hosts should not only focus on winning the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, but also on defeating arch-rivals India in Dubai on February 23.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the renovated Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night, Sharif said the players must give their best against India.

Pakistan PM Sharif stresses the importance of beating India in Dubai's upcoming cricket match. He calls on the team to excel in both the ICC Champions Trophy and against their arch-rivals.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has challenged Pakistan’s cricket team to not only aim for the ICC Champions Trophy but also to defeat India on February 23 in Dubai. The revamped Gaddafi Stadium was unveiled at a grand event.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, with Pakistan as the official host. However, Team India will play all its matches in Dubai. The 15-member Indian squad has been announced,