WATCH: Rizwan's souvenir shopping spree in Pakistan with Santner-Bavuma ahead of tri-series goes viral

The coveted ICC (International Cricket Council) mega cricket event, Champions Trophy 2025, is around the corner and several teams have started their preparations already. However, while teams like India have preferred to play bilateral series against the likes of England, Pakistan have taken a slightly different approach before playing the host of the 50-over showdown. Notably, the marquee event will begin on February 19 and the final will be played on March 9, 2025.

Hence, before that, to fine-tune their team combinations and strategies, Pakistan (PAK) went ahead with an ODI tri-series rather than playing a bilateral tournament. Ahead of the CT 2025, the Green Shirts will collide against South Africa (SA) and New Zealand (NZ) at home. Hence, the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) along with their captain Mohammad Rizwan, are leaving no stone unturned in showing their benevolent hospitality.

In the same vein, recently, a video was shared by the apex cricket governing body of the nation, where Rizwan was seen accompanying captains Temba Bavuma (SA captain) and Mitchell Santner (NZ captain) on a shopping spree in the vibrant city of Karachi. Rizwan can be seen explaining various things to which both captains were seen trying to understand the information of the products shown with great zeal. As of now, several fans are relishing the hospitality of the Pakistani contingent.

Check out the viral shopping video of Rizwan-Bavuma and Santner here:

Pakistan will host New Zealand, South Africa in tri-series starting on February 8

Meanwhile, speaking of the tri-series, the tournament will kick off on Saturday, February 8. The opening game will be played between the hosts Pakistan and the dark horses, New Zealand. The next fixture will see South Africa clash with the Kiwis on February 10.

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This will be followed up by another match where Pakistan will lock horns with South Africa on February 12. While the final of the tournament will be hosted at the newly revamped venue of the National Stadium, in Karachi, on February 14.