Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), convened a meeting with Lawson Naidoo, Chairman of Cricket South Africa (CSA), and Roger Twose, Chairman of New Zealand Cricket (NZC), during which they finalized plans for an ODI tri-series among the three nations.
The primary agenda of the meeting centered around organizing an ODI tri-series featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa. This tournament is scheduled for February 2025 in Pakistan, just before the ICC Champions Trophy. The tri-series arrangements were successfully concluded and warmly welcomed by all participating boards.
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Naqvi expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “The tri-series involving Pakistan, South Africa, and New Zealand promises to be thrilling, marking a significant return to Pakistan hosting such prestigious tournaments. I extend my gratitude to the leadership of NZC and CSA for their commitment to participating in the tri-series.”
Additionally, the Chairman of the PCB extended invitations to Roger Twose and Lawson Naidoo to visit Pakistan.
The last time Pakistan hosted a tri-series was in October 2004, featuring Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe as the other participating teams.
The PCB Chief remarked, “PCB eagerly anticipates hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be a momentous occasion as Pakistan welcomes the top eight ODI teams to compete on its home soil.”
