Second leg of Champions Trophy tour begins in Pakistan
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During this leg, the trophy will be taken to 10 cities across Pakistan in 14 days
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The glittering ICC Champions Trophy 2025 trophy began its second leg of Pakistan tour on Saturday, with a trip to Sheikhupura’s historical Hiran Minar complex.
During this leg, the trophy will be taken to 10 cities across Pakistan in 14 days.
The global trophy tour ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 began in Pakistan on Nov 16 after which the trophy was taken to the seven participating countries from Nov 26 to Jan 26.
In its second leg, apart from Sheikhupura, the trophy will be taken to Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar and Quetta.
The trophy will also grace the newly upgraded Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Feb 8 during the tri-nation series opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand.
Some of the iconic destinations where the trophy will be taken to during these 14 days include Multan Fort, Bahawalpur’s Noor Mahal, Peshawar’s Arbab Niaz Stadium, Karachi’s National Stadium, Hyderabad’s Niaz Stadium and Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.
The global trophy tour will conclude in Karachi on Feb 14. The opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place between host Pakistan and New Zealand on Feb 19.
