The Pakistan Cricket Board is rushing to complete renovations of venues in Lahore and Karachi for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The tri-series involving South Africa and New Zealand, starting February 8, will test these facilities. The ICC has granted an exception for this period, with the tournament set to commence on February 19.
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