Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi said on Friday that the selection committee had been reviewing the squad for the Champions Trophy.
According to details, Naqvi confirmed that the committee had full authority to make changes to the squad if deemed necessary. He emphasised that all selections had been made with integrity and fairness. "Khushdil Shah and Faheem Ashraf were included in the squad with sincerity," he said.
He revealed plans for a major reconstruction of the National Cricket Academy, announcing that the existing structure would be demolished and redesigned after the Champions Trophy. "The National Cricket Academy will be designed in a new way," Naqvi stated.
The PCB chairman confirmed a financial agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding match passes. "A deal has been finalised with the ICC for match passes. The agreed amount will be received," he said.
He further affirmed that the ICC’s official event on February 16 would include representatives from multiple nations.
Separately, Naqvi attended a special luncheon in Lahore to honour over 1,500 workers who had completed the renovation of the Gaddafi Stadium in a record time.
He personally visited the workers at their seats and shared a meal with them.
Expressing gratitude, Naqvi commended the labourers for their relentless efforts. "You are the heroes of the nation. You all deserve congratulations," he said.
In return, the workers expressed their appreciation for the PCB chairman’s recognition. "Naqvi Sahib, you have done an exceptional job," they remarked.
The workers, who had been stationed at the stadium for three months, voiced their joy at the transformation. "Seeing the stadium completed has brought immense happiness," they said.
During the luncheon, the labourers enjoyed a meal that included mutton korma, chicken roast, beef pulao and freshly baked naan.
They were also served zarda, raita, fresh salad, mineral water, soft drinks and Kashmiri tea. One worker remarked, "We are having lunch with our ‘tools’ by our side."
