A Pakistan match in England and it isn't sold out - Surprising

[MightyObnoxious]

And that too in Birmingham where about 15% of the population is expat Pakistani.
Is it becuase of Ramzan? It being a workday? Or British Pakistanis are losing intrest in Cricket? Or is it just the quality of the side?

 

[CricFan2012]

Were probably expecting a phainty but missed out on a good match and bowling performance.

 

[Pakistani Pace]

Most probably because Ramadan/Weekday.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Bro it's Ramadan.Also spirits were down thanks to sunday's performance.

 

[bluevision]

The attendance has been pretty poor except a couple of matches. May be it's the rain threats. Even home team match was poorly attended.
Expecting a full house tomorrow.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Fakhar is like Soumya Sarkar

 

[Rayyman]

Forecast was for rain

 

[Saj]

18,646 attendance today, the vast majority which is Pakistanis.

I guess many Pakistanis have lost faith with the team, the lack of superstars also and of course Ramadhan.

 

[gishy]

1) Ramadan (fasting)
2) Working Day
3) No Afridi
4) Cold weather with the threat of rain
5) Sold tickets after Sunday's dismal performance
6) Lack of interest or faith in the team

Despite of all that we have decent crowd with some atmosphere.

 

[MightyObnoxious]

18,646 attendance today, the vast majority which is Pakistanis.

I guess many Pakistanis have lost faith with the team, the lack of superstars also and of course Ramadhan.

I think, its more so becuase of Ramzan because I remember, even the Spot fixing didn't hurt the crowd turn ups in 2010.

 

[super hitter]

18,646 attendance today, the vast majority which is Pakistanis.

I guess many Pakistanis have lost faith with the team, the lack of superstars also and of course Ramadhan.

I would rather go on a ramadan day then a normal one

 

[gishy]

I would rather go on a ramadan day then a normal one

Interesting brother, might I ask why? Sitting for 9 hours without eating and drinking, in the sun?

 

[SameerK]

I though turn out wasn't bad. It's due to it being a weekday and Ramadan combined it's very hard to go. I was considering to buy tickets for the India game and travel from London to Edgebaston but fasting too that's impossible.

Trust me people aren't losing interest in Pakistan cricket especially in the UK. We are craving for more matches here.

 

[super hitter]

Interesting brother, might I ask why? Sitting for 9 hours without eating and drinking, in the sun?

In the sun? are you serious?

Its the bestest weather out their in Birmingham and I'd love to sit under the open sky

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Don't care about the numbers. The crowd was great today. Love the passion Brit-Paks show.

 

[j_kazmi]

I think if it wasn't for Ramadan it would have been a full house because the stadium for around 70% full.

 

[pakistani pride]

Looked good to me. They made some great noise. The crowd was really into it.