On Thursday, a day before the final of the tri-series hosted by Pakistan, a man named Muzzamil Qureshi trespassed in the National Stadium, Karachi, showing fake documents, questioning the security system at Pakistan prior to the marquee tournament Champions Trophy. Earlier, Karachi stadium had witnessed massive mismanagement while crazy fans were seen climbing walls and jumping railings just to witness the stadium's reopening ceremony. Speaking about Kureshi, the alleged man introduced himself as a photojournalist. To make his identity a trustworthy one, he arranged all the fake PCB and ICC media passes. He also possessed a fake ID, suggesting he was a camera operator. On being discovered as a suspicious one, he was immediately taken into custody. A Pakistan Board official said, "The person was trying to enter the ground as a journalist. Fake ICC and PCB accreditation cards were found with him. He has been arrested. He has been taken to the local police station for questioning to find out where he got the fake identity cards and why he was trying to enter the ground by showing them." The early phase of Champions Trophy announcements saw huge turmoil as India backed out from touring Pakistan, citing security concerns. After long discussions, the Pakistan Cricket Board agreed to the ICC's suggestion of a hybrid model, letting only India's matches be played in Dubai. But with repeated breaching incidents, things are getting heated before the tournament starts. Read also: Prize Money Details for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Announced PCB Faces Financial Strain Ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 As Pakistan prepares to host the 2025 Champions Trophy, the PCB is struggling with rising stadium renovation costs. Initially estimated at 12.3 billion PKR, expenses have soared to 18 billion PKR, a surge of over 5 billion PKR (USD 20.4 million). Adding to the strain, an extra 500 crore PKR have been spent on stadium beautification, pushing the total renovation cost to 1,300 crore PKR. Despite budget cuts in other areas, the PCB is still struggling to manage expenses. The Board of Governors (BOG) has approved the additional funds and authorized an overdraft of 3 to 6 billion rupees. Despite reserves of 26 billion PKR last year, the PCB had to sell 2024-26 broadcast rights at a lower-than-expected 1.70 billion PKR. To boost revenue, the PCB plans to expand the PSL by adding two teams and renegotiating franchise contracts. With India opting to play in Dubai, concerns grow over whether Pakistan’s investments will pay off. The Champions Trophy will kick off on February 19, with India starting on February 20 in Dubai. Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi will host key matches, including Pakistan vs. New Zealand and a semi-final in Lahore.