Sarfaraz Ahmed chosen as ICC Champions Trophy ambassador

WEBDESK: International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the ambassadors for the Champions Trophy 2025, and former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has made it to the list as well.

The other ambassadors are former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, New Zealand’s Tim Southee as well as former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson.

Pakistan awarded hosting rights for another ICC event

The eight-team Champions Trophy will be staged from February 19 to March 9 in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi, although arch-rival India’s matches will be staged in the United Arab Emirates after they refused to play in Pakistan.

The newly renovated National Stadium Karachi was inaugurated on Tuesday marked by a dazzling fireworks display. Similarly on February 7, a colourful ceremony at Gaddafi Stadium began with the national anthem and was attended by a large number of cricket fans and the national cricket team. 

Gaddafi Stadium was reopened after a 117-day renovation during which LED floodlights, larger score screens, new hospitality boxes and upgraded seating were installed.