NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan expressed his excitement on Tuesday about the upcoming Champions Trophy, calling it a "historic occasion" for the nation. The much-anticipated tournament begins on Wednesday in Karachi, with Pakistan set to face New Zealand in the opening match.
The Champions Trophy marks Pakistan’s first time hosting a major international cricket event in nearly 30 years. Considered the second most prestigious tournament in the one-day format after the World Cup, its return to Pakistan is a moment of pride for the cricket-loving nation.