Significant upgrades have been made to Gaddafi Stadium and National Bank Stadium, including new chairs, state-of-the-art LED lights, and large digital replay screens, enhancing the overall spectator and broadcast experience. New hospitality enclosures are nearly complete, for players and officials. Pakistan will start their Champions Trophy campaign against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19.
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