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ICC delegation arrives in Pakistan to oversee champions trophy preparations

Tamseela Akhtar

Sep 18, 2024 — 1 min read

KARACHI, Sep 18: An International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation has arrived in Pakistan from Dubai to review preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
The delegation's initial visit will focus on assessing arrangements at Karachi’s National Stadium, including a detailed inspection of ongoing construction and renovations. PCB officials will provide briefings on administrative aspects and security measures.
Following Karachi, the ICC team will visit Lahore and Rawalpindi to evaluate stadium construction progress. This marks the fourth ICC delegation to visit Pakistan in preparation for the event. Earlier, teams covering security, event management, and pitch consultancy had already toured the country.

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