Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan suffers massive loss similar to the cost of an F-35 fighter jet

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan suffers massive loss similar to the cost of an F-35 fighter jet

The Champions Trophy 2025 concluded with the Indian team emerging victorious. The Men in Blue remained unbeaten throughout the competition and won their third Champions Trophy title. The tournament was originally supposed to be held in Pakistan, but due to the Indian team's refusal to travel to the country, the ICC decided to host the tournament in a hybrid model with India playing their games of the competition in Dubai. Notably Pakistan cricke…

Daktronics hits a six at three Pakistani cricket stadiums

More than 850 sq metres of LED were installed in six displays at the stadiums in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi that hosted matches for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament. The post Daktronics hits a six at three Pakistani cricket stadiums appeared first on AV Magazine.

Pakistan’s Champions Trophy Turns into an $85 Million Disaster

Pakistan’s much-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 ended in a financial and logistical nightmare for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Instead of marking a historic success, the tournament resulted in an $85 million loss, exposing poor planning and mismanagement. Players faced severe pay cuts, matches were washed out, and the once-promising event became a national embarrassment. Massive Financial Losses The PCB had high hopes for the Champions Tr…

PCB Faces PKR 23 BillLoss After Heavy Investment in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faced a huge financial loss after spending PKR 23 billion ($58 million) to host a single home game during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The board had high hopes for the tournament, but unexpected challenges resulted in an 85% loss, making it one of the most costly events in PCB’s history. To prepare for the tournament, PCB invested heavily in upgrading major cricket stadiums in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. I…

The Champions Trophy 2025 was the first global cricket tournament to be held in Pakistan, which was a significant moment in the country's sporting history. But this tournament became a big problem not only for the PCB but also for its players. First, the Pakistan team was eliminated from the tournament in the first round itself and subsequently, the salaries of Pakistan's local players have also been reduced due to this tournament. In fact, this…

PCB's Financial Blowout: 5-Star Hotels Axed, Match Fees Slashed After Rs 869 Crore Loss In Champions Trophy, Says Report

The Champions Trophy 2025 was meant to be a grand cricketing spectacle for Pakistan, marking a significant moment as the country hosted an ICC event after years of international isolation. However, instead of being a financial and sporting triumph, the tournament ended in a massive financial disaster for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Adding to the woes, India—one of the biggest draws in world cricket—did not play a single match in Pakistan, …