In 2009, Lahore witnessed a tragic incident when a terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team shocked the entire world. A terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team in the Pakistani city of Lahore…
Pakistan’s Cricket Isolation
For players, it became a nightmare. Life and everything was in front of them. The attack jolted the air, after which international cricket called Pakistan Khairabad. Stadiums were left empty, and fans were broken…
Cricketing Legends Left in the Dark
Imagine being a nation that produced many cricket legends, won world titles, and hosted many historic matches, and then, in a moment, everything was gone. No matches, no crowd—just a painful silence…
The Struggle Beyond Terrorism
Here is the shocking part: Pakistan was not just fighting terrorism; they were facing an even greater challenge. The cricket nations that deserted Pakistan when it needed their help the most…
Financial and Emotional Cost of Isolation
For six years, no international team visited Pakistan. PCB was forced to host home matches in UAE. Think about your country playing for Pakistan but not being able to see their home crowd…
A New Beginning: Strengthening Security
The PCB and the Government of Pakistan worked day and night to create a security system that was trusted, reliable, and near flawless for hosting cricket matches…
The Birth of Pakistan Super League
In 2016, Pakistan Super League was launched. It was not just a tournament for Pakistan—it was a lifeline. The first season was played in UAE, but it provided much-needed financial stability…
The Road to Redemption
Slowly, everything started changing. In 2017, World Cup 11 came to Pakistan again. The West Indies toured, and return of PSL in 2018 in Karachi and Lahore was a big milestone…
The Ultimate Reward: ICC Champions Trophy 2025
In 2021, the ultimate reward came through. The ICC officially gave Pakistan rights to host the 2025 Champions Trophy. For Pakistan, it wasn’t just a tournament—it was a badge of approval…
Political Tensions and Challenges
India refused to come to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup, due to which the tournament was postponed. Pakistan had to host matches at a neutral venue, and now they are not coming for the 2025 Champions Trophy...
Pakistan’s Determination to Shine
Pakistan has not let this stand in their way. They are focused on hosting a world-class event by hosting all the other big countries. That is why Pakistan is renovating its stadiums…
Pakistan is ready to welcome the world because this nation is ready to shine.
