For the unversed, this will be the first ICC tournament Pakistan will be hosting after the World Cup in 1996 which they co-hosted along with India and Sri Lanka. The delegation's visit will take place from November 10 to 12. An event is expected to take place on November 11, with the gathering likely to feature esteemed figures including cricketers. Sources have also confirmed that the itinerary of the tournament has been shared with the respective boards of the member countries, as per The Express Tribune. The main intention of the visit is to ascertain the logistical preparations as well as the progress on the renovation of the following venues - the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the National Stadium in Karachi, and the Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi - the three venues selected for hosting the marquee event. Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board approved the upgradation of the aforementioned venues. According to the proposed schedule, hosts Pakistan have been placed in Group A with the likes of arch-rivals India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. Group B consists of Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan. It is also claimed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is awaiting confirmation from the Indian government before confirming their participation in matches to be hosted in Pakistan. A reserve day is also scheduled for March 10 just in case.   Champions Trophy 2025 proposed schedule  

Date	Match	Venue
February 19	Pakistan vs New Zealand	Karachi
February 20	Bangladesh vs India	Lahore
February 21	Afghanistan vs South Africa	Karachi
February 22	Australia vs England	Lahore
February 23	New Zealand vs India	Lahore
February 24	Pakistan vs Bangladesh	Rawalpindi
February 25	Afghanistan vs England	Lahore
February 26	Australia vs South Africa	Rawalpindi
February 27	Bangladesh vs New Zealand	Lahore
February 28	Afghanistan vs Australia	Rawalpindi
March 1	Pakistan vs India	Lahore
March 2	South Africa vs England	Rawalpindi
March 5	Semi-final 1	Karachi
March 6	Semi-final 2	Rawalpindi
March 9	Final	Lahore