Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has opted out of a $400,000 VIP hospitality box for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, choosing instead to watch matches among regular fans.
The UAE Cricket Board had allocated a 30-seat luxury box for Naqvi, but he decided to sell the premium seating and experience the tournament from the general stands.
His decision has been widely praised as a move that reflects humility and a connection with the public, avoiding elite privileges often associated with cricket administration.
ICC Releases Additional Tickets for High-Demand Matches
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the release of extra tickets for several high-demand Champions Trophy 2025 matches, including:
- Pakistan vs India (February 23, 2025)
- Bangladesh vs India (February 20, 2025) – Opening match
- New Zealand vs India (March 2, 2025)
- First semi-final (March 4, 2025)
Due to overwhelming demand, the ICC has decided to accommodate more fans, especially for the Pakistan vs India clash, one of the tournament’s most anticipated fixtures.
Fans can purchase tickets through the official ICC ticketing website.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule Highlights
- Tournament begins: February 19, 2025 – Pakistan vs New Zealand
- India vs Bangladesh: February 20, 2025
- Pakistan vs India: February 23, 2025
- Final: March 7, 2025
With huge crowds expected, Mohsin Naqvi’s choice to sit with fans is being seen as a humble and commendable gesture in the cricketing world.
