Legendary Pakistan batter Younis Khan and iconic all-rounder Shahid Afridi will be honored with enclosures named after them at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi ahead of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.
This initiative is part of the extensive renovation efforts underway at the stadium, which is nearing completion. The officials are committed to finalizing the renovations in time for the highly anticipated tournament.
According to the decision, the Majid Khan Enclosure and the Quaid Enclosure will be renamed after Younis Khan and Shahid Afridi respectively. Meanwhile, the Zaheer Abbas Enclosure will be renamed after Nazar Mohammad.
Additionally, the newly constructed Patron Enclosures at the National Bank Stadium will be named after legendary cricketers Zaheer Abbas and Majid Khan.
The renovation includes a five-story building equipped with modern facilities, including ICC Anti-Corruption and Anti-Doping units, physio rooms, and match officials’ rooms on the ground floor.
Dressing rooms on the second floor are almost complete, while 24 hospitality boxes across the third and fourth floors, accommodating up to 1,000 spectators, are nearing readiness. The Chairman’s Box and Admin Block on the fifth floor are also in the final stages.
Technological upgrades are also a major highlight of the renovation. Two new digital scoreboards are being installed, with the primary screen measuring 80×30 feet.
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Modern LED floodlights, similar to those used in Australian and South African stadiums, are being set up on six poles, promising a world-class viewing experience.
Spectators can also look forward to enhanced seating during the Champions Trophy 2025, with comfortable chairs being installed, some of which have been relocated from Gaddafi Stadium.
VIP pavilions surrounding the new building will provide exclusive seating arrangements, and a state-of-the-art pathway is being constructed to ensure seamless entry for players from the central building to the field.
The renovation work of the National Bank Stadium has had an impact on domestic matches, with the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final being moved to UBL Ground and the first Test against the West Indies relocated to Multan due to ongoing construction.
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