Champions Trophy SHOCKINGLY turned to be Fortune-maker for PCB: Earned more than their budget!

Edited By : Krishnakant Kukreti | Apr 08, 2025, 09:19 PM IST

Published On Apr 08, 2025, 09:19 PM IST

Last UpdatedApr 08, 2025, 09:19 PM IST

The recently-concluded Champions Trophy 2025 turned out to be a fortune-maker for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), as the board earned more than what they had assumed of their budget.

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Jay Shah (L), ICC Trophy (M), and Mohsin Naqvi (R) (Image Credits- X)

The PCB has claimed that as they hosted the Champions Trophy 2025, they made a total of Rs. 3 billion, which is more than their target of Rs. 2 billion. PCB made this claim in a written note as a response to the National Assembly as they had raised their concerns on the team’s poor performances.

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PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi (Image Credit- X)

The PCB also confirmed in their reply that a total of Rs. 18 billion is being spent for the renovations of stadiums in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi. Board also stated that the renovation will be complete by 2025.

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PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi (Image Credit- X)

Speaking about the poor performance by the Pakistan national team, PCB blamed the playing conditions and injured players to be the factors. “Key players suffered injuries at crucial moments which affected the balance and strategy of the team.”

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Pakistan cricket team (Image Credit- X)

The PCB has also stated that the final number of the Champions Trophy will be confirmed after the ICC completes their financial audit. The board has stated that there was no over-spending as the entire tournament was managed by ICC.

“The PCB undergoes two audits annually at the end of its financial year. The audits for the current financial year will be done after June 30, 2025.” the PCB said while claiming that there has been no increase n the budget due to the Champions Trophy.