In a significant moment just days before the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially inaugurated the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, marking a new era in the iconic venue's 65-year history.

The unveiling comes days after news reports emerged expressing concern over stadium renovations set to miss several deadlines.

Lahore: Pakistan opened a renovated stadium for the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Friday, one of three to be used in its first major international cricket event in almost 30 years.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) organized a grand reception for the men's team at the newly-renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore as Mohammad Rizwan and co. unveiled their kit for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.

Pakistan will showcase its newly upgraded stadium at Lahore when it takes on New Zealand in the opening game Saturday of a tri-series cricket tournament, which also involves an understrength South Africa.