Amir Mir, Advisor to the PCB Chairman and Javed Murtaza , Chief Monetary Officer, maintain a press convention at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 20, 2025. — PCB
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rebuffed the Indian media claims that Pakistan suffered a lack of $85 million by internet hosting the Champions Trophy and the Inexperienced Shirts performed just one dwelling recreation within the match.
The adviser to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Amir Mir, and Chief Monetary Officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza on Thursday debunked current stories concerning the monetary elements of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the alleged losses claimed by Indian media.
Mir strongly condemned the false narratives being unfold by Indian media and sure anti-Pakistan parts, emphasising that such misinformation campaigns intention to undermine Pakistan’s profitable internet hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy and create pointless controversy across the PCB’s monetary stability.
“We need to expose the propaganda of the Indian media and the anti-Pakistan elements who are running a shop of lies — unfortunately, even some Pakistani media outlets are broadcasting it,” Mir said.
Addressing monetary issues, Mir revealed that the ICC Champions Trophy is predicted to generate a revenue of three billion rupees, exceeding the preliminary projection of two billion rupees.
“The estimated profit from the ICC Champions Trophy stands at three billion rupees, surpassing the initial expectation of two billion. This revenue is generated from gate money and ground fees,” he stated.
He clarified that the PCB spent nothing on internet hosting, because the ICC lined all $70 million. A full audit is pending.
“PCB did not contribute any money for the ICC Champions Trophy; ICC covered all expenses with a budget of 70 million dollars, and a complete audit is yet to be conducted.”
Highlighting the PCB’s monetary power, Mir said that the board has already paid 4 billion rupees in taxes to the federal government whereas its funds proceed to develop.
“The PCB has paid four billion rupees in taxes to the government while its financial reserves continue to increase. The Champions Trophy was successfully organised, with all major teams playing in Pakistan,” he affirmed.
Discussing infrastructure growth, Mir praised PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s management in upgrading stadiums to worldwide requirements.
“Chairman Mohsin Naqvi took on the challenge of stadium upgrades, completing 90% of Gaddafi Stadium’s reconstruction, turning it into a valuable national asset,” he said.
