Several social networks had speculated that the name of Imran Khan, the winning captain of the Pakistan World Cup in 1992, had been removed from the VIP enclosure at the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore, for political reasons.
The source within the Cricket Board of Pakistan (PCB) has refuted in cotegorically these rumors that circulate on social networks, said Express News.
A PCB official, who speaks under condition of anonymity, confirmed that the names of the stadium have not been altered or eliminated.
“These reports have no basis. The names of the enclosure have not been changed, and all the enclosures remain as they were,” said the official.
Denial occurs in the midst of continuous renewal at the Gaddafi stadium while Pakistan prepares to organize the ICC 2025 champion trophy.
The stadium has experienced significant improvements and modernization to meet international standards.
The Imran Khan enclosure has been a prominent part of the stadium since 1992, honoring the role of the former Cricket player in the historic Victoria of the Pakistan World Cup.
PCB clarification follows online a generalized speculation, and some suggest that the name was eliminated due to political considerations. However, officials insist that the reports are completely false and part of an ongoing misinformation campaign.
Recent stadium updates include new seat arrangements, improved facilities and improved infrastructure, ensuring an improved experience for players and fans.
In addition, a monumental 25 -foot height statue of two tons of a “man of runners” was installed at the entrance of the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore before the Male Champions trophy of the CPI 2025.
The statue has been built under the directives of the Punjab government as part of the ongoing renewal of the stadium.
The sculpture, designed to capture the energy and movement of a Cricket player in full sprint, will remain near the Nishtar Park sports complex. Completed in just 18 days, the statue is expected to become an important attraction during the tournament.
To further improve the experience for fans, the statue will light up with colorful lights, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of the eight team event, which will take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, 2025.
Previously, the PCB had announced the name change of two enclosures in the National Bank Stadium in Karachi to honor the former Cricket Shahid Aphridi and Young Khan captains.
On the site will be renowned after Shahid Afridi, while Majid Khan Eenclosure will be renamed Young Khan.
In addition, the PCB has decided to change the name of the Zaheer Abbas enclosure to the Nazar Mohammad enclosure. Previously, the enclosures are named after the legends of Cricket Majid Khan and Zaheer Abbas. Each enclosure has a capacity of 1,050.
