ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan exposes it's security plan

Decades after Pakistan is all set to host the ICC event, and that is the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting on February 19 in Karachi with India’s matches being held in Dubai, UAE. Even though the stadiums are not ready yet, strong security arrangements are being made in Pakistan.

In a huge security operation, Pakistan’s Punjab police have deployed over 12,664 officers to ensure the safety and security of the players and fans in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.

Pakistan leaves no stone unturned for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 security

With 7,618 officers allocated to Lahore, 4535 police personnel will handle security at Rawalpindi. Additionally, 411 officers from the Special Branch will provide extra support to enhance security operations for the upcoming eight-nation tournament.

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It is also being said that the aerial monitoring will be conducted with support from the Pakistan Army and Rangers to strengthen surveillance during the tournament. Even routes to the venues will be closely monitored using Safe City cameras, providing real-time surveillance to prevent any incidents.

A Geo News report reads: “Aerial monitoring will be conducted with support from the Pakistan Army and Rangers to strengthen surveillance. Routes to the venues will be monitored via Safe City cameras, providing real-time surveillance to prevent any incidents.”

5,000 Police personnel deployed in Karachi alone for Champions Trophy 2025

On the other hand, the Sindh police are taking proactive steps to ensure security as Karachi will be hosting the opening ceremony and the tournament opener apart from the upcoming ODI Tri-Series.

According to a police spokesperson, the commissioner has already conducted meetings to personally oversee the security arrangements at the National Stadium in Karachi.

A police spokesperson was quoted as saying by PTI: “Plans are being drawn up, and at least 5000 or more security personnel, including units of the Sindh police, would be deployed for the matches, on routes, and at team hotels.”

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It seems that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sensed the security threat, as at least 17,000 security personnel will be deployed for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, despite India not crossing the border for the prestigious tournament.

Top-8 teams to battle for glory after 8 years

Meanwhile, after a long wait of eight years, the ICC Champions Trophy is back, and after a lot of drama, the tournament is set to get underway in Pakistan and Dubai next month. Eight top teams from last year’s 2023 ODI World Cup will battle it out for the coveted title.

The 8 teams are divided into two groups. Group A is comprised of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa are in Group B. Speaking about the format of the Champions Trophy 2025, each team plays three matches in the group stage, and the top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.

The top two teams from the semifinals will face each other in the title clash. However, Pakistan has not yet announced the squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, while the rest of the seven participants have already named their provision squads.