(From left to proper) Singers Ali Zafar, Aima Baig and Arif Lohar. — [email protected]/Instagram@Aima Baig@Arif Lohar – Jugni King
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced a star-studded lineup of singers to star on the inauguration ceremony of the revamped Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore forward of the Champions Trophy 2025.
The announcement, made by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in a submit on X, revealed that the inauguration ceremony would characteristic outstanding faces of Pakistan’s music business together with Ali Zafar, Aima Baig and Arif Lohar.
The board has determined towards charging individuals who will actually be capable of attend the ceremony — set to kick off at 7pm additionally that includes a fireworks show — freed from value.
Moreover, the PCB chief will even host a dinner in honour of employees concerned within the venue’s complete upgradation work spanning over a number of months tomorrow.
The event comes as Naqvi, throughout a presser final month, had introduced the inauguration of Gaddafi Stadium and Karachi’s Nationwide Stadium on February 7 and 11, respectively.
The venues have undergone main renovations as they are going to host Champions Trophy matches together with the stadium in Rawalpindi.
Gaddafi Stadium will then host its first Champions Trophy match on February 22 that includes an exciting conflict between conventional cricket rivals England and Australia.
The eight-team match, comprising 15 matches, will start on February 19 and can culminate on March 9.
The groups are divided into two teams. Group A options Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Bangladesh, whereas Group B consists of Afghanistan, South Africa, England and Australia.
Hosts Pakistan will tackle New Zealand within the curtain raiser on February 19 in Karachi, whereas the blockbuster conflict between arch-rivals Pakistan and India is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.
Pakistan will host a complete of 10 matches, whereas 4 matches, together with all three of India’s group-stage matches and the primary semi-final, will probably be performed in Dubai.
The ultimate of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to be performed in Lahore but when India qualifies then it is going to be held in Dubai.
Champions Trophy Lahore-leg Schedule
February 22 — Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan
February 26 — Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan
February 28 — Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
March 5 — Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan
March 9, Remaining — Lahore (except India qualify, when it is going to be performed in Dubai)
