As Pakistan prepare to host an ICC event for the first time since 1996, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi took a jibe at India. Ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy, as the veteran said people from across the border shouldn’t point fingers at their arrangements and security as well.

Speaking on Friday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Naqvi said: “They were people from across the border and even others who kept on saying it looks like the Champions Trophy would be moved out of Pakistan as stadiums are not going to be ready on time. But I can announce today we are set to go for the tri-series and Champions Trophy. Across the border, there are many people who are trying to find the tiniest flaw in our stadiums and arrangements, and they will get no such opportunity. We will welcome all the arriving teams and their security and welcome arrangements. The whole of the PCB is working day and night to provide a seamless tournament.”

With the PCB extending invitations to various officials across all other cricketing boards, the PCB boss added: “They will let us know about their plans but I think we will be playing host to many board officials and even sports ministers from different countries throughout the event.” “We will have the inauguration ceremony for the tournament on 16th in Lahore. The captains’ conference or the photoshoots will not be possible for the ICC or us because of the hectic traveling schedules of some teams.”