Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Karachi’s National Stadium reopens after renovation in star-studded ceremony

Karachi’s National Stadium reopens after renovation in star-studded ceremony

The iconic National Stadium Karachi has been officially inaugurated on Tuesday following extensive renovations ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9. The grand opening ceremony was attended by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman. Members of … Read more

Karachi’s National Stadium nears completion ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Karachi National Stadium

KARACHI: Renovation work at the National Stadium Karachi is in its final stages, as preparations intensify for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will begin in February. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday that two stadium enclosures will be renamed in honor of Karachi’s cricket legends, Shahid Afridi and Younis Khan. As part … Read more

Naqvi urges quality and speed in National Stadium upgrades

Naqvi urges quality and speed in National Stadium upgrades

KARACHI: Renovation work at Karachi’s National Stadium is in full swing as part of an extensive upgrade project in preparation for the Champions Trophy. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi visited the stadium on Wednesday to inspect the progress, focusing on the nearly completed steel-structured building. Key improvements include the installation of advanced LED … Read more

Damien Hough impressed with commitment of ground staff in Pakistan

Damien Hough

Hough visited Karachi for the inspection of the pitches. He previously visited Lahore and Rawalpindi. He lauded the staff for their dedication. Damien Hough, head curator of Adelaide Oval, toured Pakistan this week and assessed the National Stadium Karachi outfield and square. Hough has previously visited Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Stadium. This weekend, … Read more

Pakistan hopeful West Indies women’s tour heralds cricket resumption

Pakistan hopeful West Indies women's tour heralds cricket resumption

KARACHI, Oct 21, 2021 (AFP) – Pakistan cricket authorities said on Thursday an upcoming tour by the West Indies women’s and men’s teams would go ahead and would help revive international matches in the country. Last month, New Zealand’s team abandoned their first tour to Pakistan in 18 years, minutes from the start of the first one-day international … Read more

PSL 6: Peshawar Zalmi Coach Darren Sammy lands in Karachi

Darren Sammy

As Karachi is all set to kick off the HBL Pakistan Super League Six (PSL 6) from February 20, the foreign players have started to reach the port city. Peshawar Zalmi Coach Darren Sammy landed in Karachi on Saturday morning, and he looks in complete form to equip players with his skills. On his arrival, … Read more