NZC delegation visits Pakistan to assess security arrangements for tri-series in February 2025

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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has recently sent a delegation to Pakistan to assess the security arrangements for an ODI tri-series between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa. The delegation included security expert Reg Dickason and New Zealand Players’ Association representative Brad Rodden.

The duo visited Karachi and Lahore and are making notes about the security arrangements and if everything is in order for the upcoming series. It is worth noting that Pakistan will be hosting New Zealand and South Africa ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, which will be held in a hybrid model. 

Furthermore, just like representatives from the NZC, the delegation from the ICC has also reached Pakistan. They have made the visit for an inspection of preparations and the arrangements for the upcoming Champions Trophy. It is worth noting that the Indian team will be playing their matches of the Champions Trophy outside Pakistan, with the venue not decided yet.

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Mohsin Naqvi meets Prince Saud bin Mishal Al Saud

Amid the impasse over the Champions Trophy 2025, the PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, recently met up with Prince Saud bin Mishal Al Saud, chairman of the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation, in Riyadh on Wednesday, December 18. According to a release by the PCB, both had a conversation for the scope of developing cricket in Saudi Arabia. 

“Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share a strong bond, and we are ready to extend all possible support to strengthen cricket in Saudi Arabia. We look forward to welcoming Saudi players to Pakistan for training and development opportunities. Pakistan is every Saudi’s second home, and we are happy to collaborate on cricket development and infrastructure,” Naqvi said according to the release. 

“We are actively working on player development and recently won the ACC Challenge Cup. We are keen to collaborate closely with Pakistan to further cricket promotion and development in Saudi Arabia,” he added.