Pakistan is set to host its first major cricket tournament in nearly 30 years, marking a significant milestone for a nation that was previously considered off-limits due to security concerns. The Champions Trophy, scheduled across three cities over the next two-and-a-half weeks, represents a crucial opportunity for the South Asian nation to showcase its organisational capabilities and security arrangements.
"Convincing the world that Pakistan is a safe country and that it is capable of delivering such a global event from an administration point of view took serious hard work and convincing," former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja told AFP.
