The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy has officially begun in Karachi, marking Pakistan’s first hosting of an International Cricket Council event since 1996. The tournament features the world’s top eight one-day international teams: Pakistan, India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Security has been significantly strengthened as Pakistan aims to showcase its capability to host major sporting events safely. Fans across the country have welcomed the tournament as a historic moment, reviving cricketing excitement and highlighting Pakistan’s return to the global cricket stage after nearly three decades of waiting to host a major ICC event.
