Ahead of Champions Trophy, Pakistan to host tri-series with New Zealand, South Africa

As speculation surrounds India's visit to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, the South Asian nation has announced that it will host a tri-series with New Zealand and South Africa next year.

Recently elected chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi revealed that the triangular ODI series will be held in February before the Champions Trophy.

Naqvi asserted the upcoming tri-series will be an exciting one as the Men in Green are hosting a tri-series after a long time. He thanked New Zealand Cricket and South Africa Cricket for agreeing to participate in the Tri-series.

"The tri-series between Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand will be an exciting event and it is after a long time that Pakistan will host such a tournament. I would like to thank the heads of NZC and CSA for agreeing to participate in the Tri-series. The PCB is also looking forward to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which will be a great pleasure for Pakistan to host the top eight ODI teams on its soil," the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman said, according to a statement.

(with ANI inputs)