Decades later Pakistan is all set to host an ICC event and it is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 starting on February 19 in Karachi. Indiagames are held in Dubai, UAE. Even though the stadiums are not yet ready, Pakistan has strong security measures in place.
In a massive security operation, Pakistan’s Punjab police have deployed more than 12,664 officers to ensure the safety and security of players and fans during the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
Pakistan is leaving no stone unturned for its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 security
7,618 officers and 4,535 police officers who have been assigned to Lahore will provide security in Rawalpindi. In addition, Special Branch 411 officers will provide additional support to enhance security operations for the upcoming eight-nation tournament.
It is also reported that aerial monitoring will be conducted with the support of Pakistan Army and Rangers to strengthen surveillance during the tournament. Even the routes to the venues will be closely monitored through ‘Safe City’ cameras providing real-time surveillance to prevent any incidents.
A Geo News report said, “Aerial monitoring will be conducted with the support of Pakistan Army and Rangers to enhance surveillance. The routes to the facilities will be monitored through the “Safe City” cameras and real-time surveillance will be conducted to prevent any incidents.”
5,000 police personnel have been deployed in Karachi alone for Champions Trophy 2025
On the other hand, the Sindh police is taking proactive steps to ensure security as apart from the upcoming ODI Tri-Series, Karachi will host the opening ceremony and the opening of the tournament.
According to a police spokesperson, the commissioner has already held meetings to personally oversee the security arrangements at the National Stadium in Karachi.
PTI quoted a police spokesperson as saying: “Plans are being made and at least 5,000 or more security personnel, including Sindh police units, will be deployed for the matches, along the routes and in the team hotels.”
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) seems to have sensed the security threat as at least 17,000 security personnel will be deployed in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 despite India not crossing the border for the prestigious tournament.
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Meanwhile, after a long wait of eight years, the ICC Champions Trophy is back and after much drama, the tournament will begin next month in Pakistan and Dubai. Eight top teams last year’s 2023 ODI World Cup will compete for the coveted title.
8 teams are divided into two groups. Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and New Zealand, Afghanistan, England, Australiaand South Africa are in Group B. Talking about the format of Champions Trophy 2025, each team plays three games in the group stage and the top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.
The first two teams in the semi-finals will face each other in the fight for the championship. However, Pakistan is yet to announce the squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, while the remaining seven participants have already named their supply squads.
