The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to hand over the famous Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on February 11, barely a week ahead of the beginning of the ODI tournament. This developments comes after the growing concern about the readiness of venues for the Champions Trophy 2025. The PCB shared a video of the newly renovated stadium on 'X' and wrote, "Under the lights, it's a sight to behold! We can't wait to welcome fans, officials, and teams for the tri-nation series and Champions Trophy." The mega-event is set to begin on February 19. Unveiling the stunning new-look Gaddafi Stadium! Under the lights, it's a sight to behold! 🏟️✨ONE WORD to describe your excitement after seeing this breathtaking view? 👇We can't wait to welcome fans, officials and teams for the tri-nation series & #ChampionsTrophy 🏆@ICC… pic.twitter.com/fsr3WoYI03 — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 30, 2025 A source in the PCB told to PTI that the stadium will be handed over to the ICC on 11th february in earnest for branding and other preparation work to be done after the Pakistan tri-series against New Zealand and South Africa will end. The ICC had set a deadline of January 31 for handover of all three venues hosting the global event in Pakistan and they are Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, National Stadium in Karachi, and Rawalpindi Stadium. Final touches are being added to Gaddafi Stadium, says the source who also reassured that the stadium would be ready in time for the Champions Trophy. Also Read | Watch: Fan Storms Ground to Meet Virat Kohli on His Ranji Return The eight teams will compete in the Champions Trophy, which Pakistan will host. However, India will play all its matches in Dubai as the security situation has been cited as a reason for this decision. The PCB has assured that the National Stadium in Karachi will be ready as well. This venue will host the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19. The PCB has spent around PKR 12 billion in renovating, constructing, and installing equipment at all three stadiums. While tickets for the event have already gone on sale, questions about the preparedness of the venues linger until the PCB confirms they are in possession of the new-look stadiums. As of today, Pakistan is the only team of the eight participating nations that has not announced its contingent for the Champions Trophy 2025 yet. According to sources, officials are looking forward to getting an update on star opener Saim Ayub, who suffered an ankle fracture in the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town.