BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla made an appearance at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday, where he was seen watching the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between South Africa and New Zealand.

Shukla was invited to attend the crucial match and is in Pakistan for a two-day visit. During the match, Shukla sat in one of the VIP boxes alongside Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

This marks Shukla's second visit to Pakistan. His first visit was in 2023 for the Asia Cup, where he delivered a speech at the Governor's House in Lahore.

A video shared by the PCB on their X handle showed Shukla and Naqvi engaging in a cordial conversation at the Gaddafi Stadium. Officials from several cricket boards, including those of Bangladesh, New Zealand, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, were also present at the venue.

"PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi attends the ICC #ChampionsTrophy semi-final at Gaddafi Stadium alongside BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla. Officials from Bangladesh, New Zealand, South Africa, and Zimbabwe cricket boards are also watching the #NZvSA match," the PCB wrote on their X handle.

The Indian team has not visited Pakistan in over 16 years and has once again declined to participate in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, opting instead to host the tournament in Dubai.