The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed Indian media reports alleging that Pakistan incurred an $85 million loss by hosting the Champions Trophy and that the Green Shirts played only one home game in the tournament.

On Thursday, PCB Chairman's adviser Amir Mir and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza refuted these claims, debunking the reports regarding the financial aspects of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Mir strongly denounced the false narratives propagated by Indian media and certain anti-Pakistan elements, stressing that these misinformation campaigns are intended to discredit Pakistan’s successful hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy and stir unwarranted controversy over the PCB’s financial stability.

“We need to expose the propaganda of the Indian media and the anti-Pakistan elements who are running a shop of lies — unfortunately, even some Pakistani media outlets are broadcasting it,” Mir stated.
“The estimated profit from the ICC Champions Trophy stands at three billion rupees, surpassing the initial expectation of two billion. This revenue is generated from gate money and ground fees,” he said.

He clarified that the PCB spent nothing on hosting, as the ICC covered all $70 million. A full audit is pending.

"PCB did not contribute any money for the ICC Champions Trophy; ICC covered all expenses with a budget of 70 million dollars, and a complete audit is yet to be conducted."

“The PCB has paid four billion rupees in taxes to the government while its financial reserves continue to increase. The Champions Trophy was successfully organised, with all major teams playing in Pakistan,” he reassured.