Indian media has published a report on the Champions Trophy 2025 hosted by Pakistan, claiming to have lost crores of rupees to the Pakistan Cricket Board.
According to Indian media reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board suffered a loss of Rs 869 crore during the host of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, after which the board has taken drastic measures such as cutting the players’ match fees and eliminating the facility of 5 star hotels.
According to NDTV, PCB has suffered a loss of 85 % on its investment while hosting the Champions Trophy.
According to reports, the PCB suffered a loss of $ 85 million (Rs 869 crore) during the tournament hosting the tournament, which has worsened the board’s financial situation.
Pakistan played only one match at their home ground during the Champions Trophy, while the remaining matches were held abroad. Pakistan played the first match of Group A in Lahore against New Zealand, in which they suffered a defeat. He then played a match against India in Dubai, in which he also suffered a defeat. The third match was canceled due to rain against Bangladesh, after which Pakistan was eliminated from the tournament.
According to the Indian newspaper “The Telegraph” report, the PCB spent 18 billion Pakistani rupees (about $ 58 million) to upgrade stadiums in Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi, three hosts of the Champions Trophy. The cost was 50 % higher than the initial budget.
In addition, the board spent an additional $ 40 million on event preparations. However, as a hosting fee, PCB only returned $ 6 million, while ticket sales and sponsorships were not equal to the income.
According to the report, the PCB suffered a total loss of $ 85 million while hosting the Champions Trophy. After this loss, the board has taken several stringent steps. The match fee for the players of the National T20 Championship has been reduced by 90 %, while the reserve players’ fees have been cut by 87.5 %.
Indian media quoted Pakistani newspaper “Dawn” as saying that the PCB recently reduced the match fee from Rs 40,000 to Rs 10,000, but board chairman Mohsin Naqvi rejected the decision and ordered the domestic cricket department to re -examine the matter.
In addition, 5 star hotels for the players have been eliminated, and they will now be kept in economy hotels.
According to Indian media reports, PCB’s financial losses have made Pakistani cricket difficult once again, which can affect players and future plans for the board. However, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has promised immediate steps to improve the situation.
