[PICTURES] The state of cricket stadiums in Pakistan

[ikky47]

We should have a selection of three stadiums for SENA countries - Karachi, Lahore, and Multan.

For Asian teams, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad.

Yes don’t want to SENA teams playing in Pindi, think we would struggle massively there against the Aussie or Kiwi pace attacks. Imagine Jamieson and his thunderbolts

 

[ChTab]

National Stadium is Pakistan fortress for sure.. but what other centers should we focus on

Hard to see cricket going to likes of Peshawar or Gawader or Hydrabad in next 5 years

The Stadiums as of now are

1) National Stadium - Karachi
2) Qadaffi Stadium - Lahore
3) Rawalpindi Stadium - Rawalpindi
4) Multan Stadium - Multan
5) Arbab Niaz Stadium - Peshwar
6) Iqbal Stadium - Faisalabad
7) Jinnah Stadium - Sialkot


which of these can be most suitable for us?

For likes of Eng, Aus, NZ, WI, SA, we should be focusing on spinning tracks so which ones of these can make that cut.

For SL, Bang and maybe WI as well, prepare green tracks?

Dont see cricket b/w Pak n India until modi is there so ...

Downside is that this will mean Pak playing a lot of cricket on spinning tracks which is not great for Fast bowling talent and also the batting wont get used to facing the bowlers on moving tracks and hence wont develop

Could be that we have "ATLEAST" a 3 match series and play 2 matches on rank turners, win and then take a chance on the green wicket

i know am being too negative but we need a good 2-3 years of solid wins

Pakistan is not a massive country like India so IMO 5-6 stadiums with top-notch facilities should be enough

1. Qaddafi Stadium is already there with probably the best facilities in the country, we can't do anything about the stands which are too far from the pitch. The Problem with the Qaddafi stadium is SMOG which will stop Lahore from hosting test matches during the winter season.


2. National Stadium does have all the facilities which Qaddafi stadium has & NSK is really our fortress & we should always play 1 test match in NSK against every team, NSK still needs a lot of renovation, those stands are too dark, maybe they could something about that & please get rid of those pink colored seats. They should also install seats in the whole stadium & they should do something about that horrible big screen, use some innovative way so that it doesn't block the view of a whole stand.

3. Pindi Cricket Stadium also has good facilities but they should really improve the drainage system & should install seats in all the enclousers & maybe a roof as well.

4. Multan Cricket Stadium looks good but PCB do need to install chairs in the whole stadium.

5. Arbab Niaz Stadium will probably the best stadium in Pakistan when it is completed but heard from multiple sources that the stadium is in quite a populated area & it will be difficult for PCB to host matches over there.

6. I don't have any idea about Iqbal Stadium Faislabad's facilities but heard facilities are ok but traditionally the pitch over there is quite awful & most of the matches end as a draw.

 

[imranyounus]

More than a specific stadium it depends on weather too. for seaming conditions you need to play matches in first half of year I.e. late January to May, which is late winter spring season. This is when you get rains and natural grass vegetation.

In the past we always played in autom season. I.e. September October November and December. this is the driest period of year. Lots of people complain that our grounds don't have much grass. well it needs water which is least available in this period of year. the result is that no matter how much water you poured on the pitch it lasts for just first hour of a match and then as you can't water the pitch area any more it becomes dry and grass dies down.

As far as Peshawar yes perception matters a lot. But hopefully it will not be too long before Peshawar gets to host a international match. However for now even the infrastructure is not yet ready so we can wait for little longer. Personally I would have preferred to develop a completely new stadium little bit out side of city. Peshawar is too congested and needs to grow out side its current limited space.

However the current situation has one major factor going for PCB. Limited crowd and security concerns. based on these PCB can host matches at least test match in some small city where ground and accommodation facilities are available. And in this case muzafarabad and gawader can be best possible options both have ground that can be upgraded in short period and also have good accommodation available.

Other cities may include Hyderabad mirpur AJK but I believe there is no good hotel there yet. even though there were plans by PC hotel chain to develop a hotel in these cities.

 

[Hitman]

Gilgit-Baltistan govt plans to construct cricket stadium in Nagar

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Gilgit-Baltistan has planned to build a cricket stadium at Pisan in Nagar this year.

Pictures of Gwadar, Pakistan's most beautiful cricket ground were viral on social media a few days ago.

Meanwhile, fast bowler Umar Gul shared a picture of another cricket ground in Gilgit-Baltistan. It is also being discussed on social media due to its natural beauty.

Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Muhammad Khalid Khurshid Khan called on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani to discuss cricket promotion issues. He posted pictures of the meeting on Twitter.

During the meeting, it was decided that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Gilgit-Baltistan would plan a cricket stadium at Pisan in Nagar this year.

On the occasion, Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid said that when it gets very hot in other parts of the country, the construction of Pasan Cricket Stadium will provide an opportunity to play cricket in a very favorable weather.

Link: https://nation.com.pk/10-Feb-2021/gb-govt-plans-to-construct-cricket-stadium-in-nagar

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another beautiful ground in my beautiful Pakistan. This one is in Chitral. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketGroundsOfPakistan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CricketGroundsOfPakistan</a> <a href="https://t.co/Xw0yzPoBUH">pic.twitter.com/Xw0yzPoBUH</a></p>— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph/status/1359828924310634496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Ami]

Would love to see the state of Hyderabad Cricket Stadium...I've heard its in bad shape.

Perhaps a local poster can put up some recent pictures please?

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Is Rafi stadium anywhere near completion yet?

 

[SensiblePakFan]

Would love to see the state of Hyderabad Cricket Stadium...I've heard its in bad shape.

Perhaps a local poster can put up some recent pictures please?

https://www.dawn.com/news/1531944

 

[offstump]

Is Rafi stadium anywhere near completion yet?

No it’s goona be a while before that gets completed.

 

[offstump]

Pakistan is not a massive country like India so IMO 5-6 stadiums with top-notch facilities should be enough

1. Qaddafi Stadium is already there with probably the best facilities in the country, we can't do anything about the stands which are too far from the pitch. The Problem with the Qaddafi stadium is SMOG which will stop Lahore from hosting test matches during the winter season.


2. National Stadium does have all the facilities which Qaddafi stadium has & NSK is really our fortress & we should always play 1 test match in NSK against every team, NSK still needs a lot of renovation, those stands are too dark, maybe they could something about that & please get rid of those pink colored seats. They should also install seats in the whole stadium & they should do something about that horrible big screen, use some innovative way so that it doesn't block the view of a whole stand.

3. Pindi Cricket Stadium also has good facilities but they should really improve the drainage system & should install seats in all the enclousers & maybe a roof as well.

4. Multan Cricket Stadium looks good but PCB do need to install chairs in the whole stadium.

5. Arbab Niaz Stadium will probably the best stadium in Pakistan when it is completed but heard from multiple sources that the stadium is in quite a populated area & it will be difficult for PCB to host matches over there.

6. I don't have any idea about Iqbal Stadium Faislabad's facilities but heard facilities are ok but traditionally the pitch over there is quite awful & most of the matches end as a draw.

I’ve never understood why the seats in NSK are painted in rainbow colours? It looks awful can’t they make them the same colour?

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Is Rafi stadium anywhere near completion yet?

10 years, give or take.

 

[MenInG]

Latest update for Arbab Niaz Stadium

 

[MenInG]

Hayatabad Stadium update

 

[ChTab]

Latest update for Arbab Niaz Stadium

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Finally this stadium starting to look half decent

 

[Savak]

Based on what i am seeing, it appears that it takes 2-3 years to build a stadium. The progress on most stadiums in Pakistan is awefully slow i.e. Rafi Stadium, Arbab Niaz Stadium, these stadiums have been under construction for 2-3 years and they are still in aweful condition. Is it because money is a problem or is it that the people involved are slow, lethargic who just wake up 1-2 months before a tournament to realize that they have a stadium to construct and complete?

 

[Kaddy]

Any update of Rafi Stadium?

Arbab Niaz Stadium is located in a very crowdy area. It can be risky.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Any update of Rafi Stadium?

Arbab Niaz Stadium is located in a very crowdy area. It can be risky.

I don't even know why they are bothering. That city literally has a category in their crime statistics for "rocket attacks". I guess only for local matches then whatever.

It doesn't seem as if we have any other projects going on. Rafi looks to be a money laundering scheme, its crawling so lets just rule this one out.

I can't think of any others. Any solid upgrade plans for the existing stadiums? Probably not.

 

[OMB]

Based on what i am seeing, it appears that it takes 2-3 years to build a stadium. The progress on most stadiums in Pakistan is awefully slow i.e. Rafi Stadium, Arbab Niaz Stadium, these stadiums have been under construction for 2-3 years and they are still in aweful condition. Is it because money is a problem or is it that the people involved are slow, lethargic who just wake up 1-2 months before a tournament to realize that they have a stadium to construct and complete?

Yes it takes at max 3 years, like the FIFA ones in Doha, Qatar.

Rafi stadium looks like should finish in 1 years time. Only the roof and seats remain.

 

[Babeikh]

I don't think we will have any international matches in Peshawar for a good few years, sadly.

The Bahria Town Stadium in Karachi looks like it will be a superb stadium if it ever gets completed but I guess there will be disputes over ownership rights, revenue sharing etc and there won't be any international matches there either - possible Karachi Kings will play there in PSL.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Yes it takes at max 3 years, like the FIFA ones in Doha, Qatar.

Rafi stadium looks like should finish in 1 years time. Only the roof and seats remain.

This is from 27th Jan.



Does that look like it will complete within a year? I think not. Why only this since 2 years work?

Also on the company working on this has this on their website - https://www.sgh.com/projects/rafi-cricket-stadium



25k capacity? I thought it was 50k? This is 100% a money washing exercise. Quite pathetic actually how public corruption is in Pakistan.

 

[Kaddy]

This is from 27th Jan.

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Does that look like it will complete within a year? I think not. Why only this since 2 years work?

Also on the company working on this has this on their website - https://www.sgh.com/projects/rafi-cricket-stadium

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25k capacity? I thought it was 50k? This is 100% a money washing exercise. Quite pathetic actually how public corruption is in Pakistan.

Its disappointing. I think it started almost 3 years ago and still they are constructing it at snail's pace.

This 25K capacity is even a bigger shocker for me. Its initial design was beautiful, I don't know whether they are still planning to build it as per that design or they have changed that as well.

In the last decade, there was no 'home' cricket. So, it was understandable but now we need to focus on our cricket grounds and try to at least upgrade the current ones, if we cant build new ones.

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Rafi Stadium is being built to essentially increase the market value of the houses in the sports city.

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

10 folds, I might add

 

[Slog]

Lol at the innocence of people here surprised that a project by the thug Malik Riaz might turn out to be a corrupt scheme to whitewash his money

 

[offstump]

Right now Gadaffi is the crown jewel of Pakistani stadiums, its pretty decent and they’ve invested a lot to keep it in good shape. National stadium isn’t too bad, they could replace the seats and make other changes to keep it going. Where the investment is needed is updating Rawalpindi and make it two tier.. Faisalabad has potential as well but it’s been neglected. Multan is a beautiful ground, just need to add seats to some sections. Of course I’d love to see a new stadium in Islamabad and Karachi but unfortunately we don’t have the economic engine to build something unless it’s a gift from China. Keep in mind cricket boards are not in the business of building stadiums, so we can’t expect the PCB to do everything.

 

[MenInG]

PESHAWAR, Mar 12 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Establishment, Muhammad Shehzad Arbab Friday said that Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium would be completed by November-December this year and could hold next Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in 2022.

He expressed these views while talking to journalists during his visit to under construction Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium with the total cost of Rs. 1.92 billion. Secretary Sports KP Abid Majeed, DG Sports Asfandyar Khan Khattak, DSO Tehseen Ullah Khan, officials of the constructing company, engineers were also present.

At arrival for the inspection of the ongoing construction work, he was received by Secretary Sports and was briefed about the two billion projects.

After competition, Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium would become the only venue in Pakistan with multiple facilities as par with the International Cricket Council and PCB requirement.

“The Stadium would be handed over to PCB by April for development of pitches and grassy surface of the ground,” Shehzad Arbab informed. He said Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium to be a modern, magnificent addition into the cricketing world because of its unique, unmatched facilities under one wall.

“We are hopeful enough to hold matches of the Pakistan Super League at the most picturesque Cricket Ground including players dressing rooms, media boxes, electronic scoreboard and other required facilities would be ensured,” he said.

Secretary Sports Abid Majeed said after the execution of this project the Stadium would provide all the facilities required for modern day cricketer. He said the facilities include improvement of ground, new pavilion, changing rooms, enhancing seating capacity from 1300 to 2600 spectators with chairs.

The Stadium would have additional floor on the stairs, flood-light similar to Dubai Cricket Stadium with, dining halls, conference halls, swimming pool, office-rooms washrooms blocks, media galleries, VIP stands, generators for floodlit facilities.

A National Cricket Academy on the patron of NCA presently in the Qaddafi Stadium Lahore, two gymnasium, indoor practice, indoor practice pitches, and five star accommodations for the players, digital monitoring systems, he said.

He disclosed that an MoU has already been signed with the Chief Operating Officer PCB for establishment of the state-of-the-art cricket Academy in Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium

https://www.app.com.pk/national/arb...for-international-cricket-by-nov-dec-shehzad/

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Humbled and honoured to share that the historic KRL Stadium in Rawalpindi has been renamed as Shoaib Akhtar Stadium. I am rarely ever lost for words but today I am! I truly have no words to thank everyone for the love & respect i have received over the years.</p>— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph/status/1370675536377298945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I have always done by best to serve Pakistan with utmost dedication and passionate determination, with integrity. To always keep our flag high. Today and everyday I wear the star on my chest with pride. Thank you, Pakistan. Zindabad <a href="https://t.co/nCaPDKTZZ8">pic.twitter.com/nCaPDKTZZ8</a></p>— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph/status/1370675554496708610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Varun]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Humbled and honoured to share that the historic KRL Stadium in Rawalpindi has been renamed as Shoaib Akhtar Stadium. I am rarely ever lost for words but today I am! I truly have no words to thank everyone for the love & respect i have received over the years.</p>— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph/status/1370675536377298945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I have always done by best to serve Pakistan with utmost dedication and passionate determination, with integrity. To always keep our flag high. Today and everyday I wear the star on my chest with pride. Thank you, Pakistan. Zindabad <a href="https://t.co/nCaPDKTZZ8">pic.twitter.com/nCaPDKTZZ8</a></p>— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph/status/1370675554496708610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Is this the main Rawalpindi cricket stadium or some other ground?

 

[guldozer]

PESHAWAR, Mar 12 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Establishment, Muhammad Shehzad Arbab Friday said that Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium would be completed by November-December this year and could hold next Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in 2022.

He expressed these views while talking to journalists during his visit to under construction Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium with the total cost of Rs. 1.92 billion. Secretary Sports KP Abid Majeed, DG Sports Asfandyar Khan Khattak, DSO Tehseen Ullah Khan, officials of the constructing company, engineers were also present.

At arrival for the inspection of the ongoing construction work, he was received by Secretary Sports and was briefed about the two billion projects.

After competition, Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium would become the only venue in Pakistan with multiple facilities as par with the International Cricket Council and PCB requirement.

“The Stadium would be handed over to PCB by April for development of pitches and grassy surface of the ground,” Shehzad Arbab informed. He said Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium to be a modern, magnificent addition into the cricketing world because of its unique, unmatched facilities under one wall.

“We are hopeful enough to hold matches of the Pakistan Super League at the most picturesque Cricket Ground including players dressing rooms, media boxes, electronic scoreboard and other required facilities would be ensured,” he said.

Secretary Sports Abid Majeed said after the execution of this project the Stadium would provide all the facilities required for modern day cricketer. He said the facilities include improvement of ground, new pavilion, changing rooms, enhancing seating capacity from 1300 to 2600 spectators with chairs.

The Stadium would have additional floor on the stairs, flood-light similar to Dubai Cricket Stadium with, dining halls, conference halls, swimming pool, office-rooms washrooms blocks, media galleries, VIP stands, generators for floodlit facilities.

A National Cricket Academy on the patron of NCA presently in the Qaddafi Stadium Lahore, two gymnasium, indoor practice, indoor practice pitches, and five star accommodations for the players, digital monitoring systems, he said.

He disclosed that an MoU has already been signed with the Chief Operating Officer PCB for establishment of the state-of-the-art cricket Academy in Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium

https://www.app.com.pk/national/arb...for-international-cricket-by-nov-dec-shehzad/

So they say it will be state-of-the-art. We shall see about that.

Only 2600 chairs? The rest are supposed to sit on concrete all day?

5 star accommodation - could we have both teams stay there for the duration of a test match?

I hope the boundary size is big, I hate small boundaries.

 

[Slog]

Is this the main Rawalpindi cricket stadium or some other ground?

Random ground where Shoaibs domestic team used to practice. I don’t think even first class matches are played there often

 

[MenInG]

LAHORE, Mar 25 (APP): Director General Sports Board Punjab (SBP) Adnan Arshad Aulakh presided over a meeting at National Hockey Stadium here on Thursday and reached an agreement on building a 5-Star hotel at Nishtar Park Sports Complex.

Pakistan Cricket Board’s senior General Manager Admin Col (retd) Ashfaq Ahmed, Consultant Abdul Ghafoor Bhatti, Director Admin Javed Chohan and other officials also attended the meeting.

The construction of 5-Star Hotel at Nishtar Park Sports Complex, High Performance Centre and issues related to LRCA ground were discussed during the meeting.

The alternate grounds for cricket clubs were also reviewed during the meeting. Sports Board Punjab and Pakistan Cricket Board have agreed to build a 5-Star hotel at Nishtar Park Sports Complex.

Addressing the meeting, Adnan Arshad Aulakh said several world class sports facilities have been provided in Nishtar Park Sports Complex and many international sports players used to visit here for sports events quite frequently.

“In such a situation, a 5-Star hotel was badly needed here. The security issue of international teams will also be resolved after the construction of a 5-Star hotel which will also provide a complete residence facility to world sports stars. In this way the authorities won’t need to block the traffic and other roads for the security of foreign sports teams”.

Pakistan Cricket Board’s senior General Manager AdminCol (retd) Ashfaq Ahmed, on this occasion lauded Sports Board Punjab’s step of 5-Star hotel at Nishtar Park Sports Complex. “Then there will be no security issue of international teams and it will help a lot in the promotion of cricket in the country”, he added.

https://www.app.com.pk/sports/sbp-a...-5-star-hotel-at-nishtar-park-sports-complex/

 

[Nov15]

Quite pathetic actually how public corruption is in Pakistan.

Public corruption? Isn’t Rafi Stadium owned by Malik Riaz’s Bahria Town Group?

 

[MenInG]

The plans of building a five-star hotel at the historic Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground appear to be in doubt, after opposition from officials in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Earlier, the Sports Board Punjab (SBP) had decided to make a hotel on the ground inorder to provide accommodation to foreign athletes that would not affect the daily lifestyle of the people in Lahore.

According to sources, PCB officials believe that using the ground for anything other than cricketing activities is not the right move. The PCB had already prepared plans to use the ground as part of the extension of the National High Performance Center.

The officials also believe that constructing a hotel on the ground citing accommodation or security concerns would be a futile endeavor. Nishtar Park is already plagued with various problems such as parking and creating a hotel will only widen the current issues while impacting the historic ground.

The Director General Sport Board Punjab Adnan Arshad had previously announced that a grant of Rs.30 million had already been issued for the construction of the planned five-star hotel.

The officials in the Sport Board have argued that all foreign teams would stay at the hotel during their stay in Lahore which would solve various issues such as security and providing ease of access to the people of Lahore.

The plans of creating a hotel on the historic ground had previously come under criticism from various other quarters of the cricketing community in Pakistan as well.

It must be noted that SBP had earlier issued a press release, stating that PCB had agreed to build the hotel after a meeting between the two parties on Friday.

ARY

 

[leg-side-flick]

The Director General Sport Board Punjab Adnan Arshad had previously announced that a grant of Rs.30 million had already been issued for the construction of the planned five-star hotel.


ARY

Rs 30 Million grant is like USD 2 Lakh, what was Mr Adnan going to achieve with that....

 

[OMB]

Niaz Stadium Hyderabad


In reply to a question, Murad Ali Shah said he had held a meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board to rehabilitate Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad. “I am still of the opinion that the PSL and international cricket matches must be organised in Hyderabad and we are working on it,” he said and added that due to the Covid situation the implementation of the proposal had been delayed

 

[MenInG]

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that Pakistan Peoples Party–led Sindh government was working on a plan to rebuild the historic Niaz Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.

He was replying to a question asked by an ARY News reporter during an inauguration ceremony of Sindh Institute of Animal Health in Korangi held on March 2.

Murad Ali Shah said he had held a meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to rehabilitate Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad.

“I am still of the opinion that the PSL and international cricket matches must be organized in Hyderabad and we are working on it,” he said and added that due to the Covid situation the implementation of the proposal got delayed.

Last year in February, Murad Ali Shah had stopped the construction of unauthorized sports courts at Niaz Stadium and announced to carry out the extension of historic cricket venue Niaz Stadium in consultation with the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Niaz Stadium History

Niaz Stadium was established in November 1961 by then-commissioner Hyderabad Niaz Ahmed. The inaugural first-class match was played here between South Zone and Pakistan Education Board on March 16-18, 1962.

It also hosted the first international Test between Pakistan and England on March 16-21, 1973. Niaz Stadium, in all, has hosted five Tests and seven ODIs till January 2008.

The pavilion at the Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad / Photos by Umair Ali

The Stadium was also the inaugural centre of the 1987 World Cup. The historic stadium holds the record of first-ever hat-trick of ODI by Jalaluddin.

The ground remained with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for 11 years until the municipal committee revoked the MoU arbitrarily on April 2, 2018 and seized control of it.

https://arynews.tv/en/sindh-govt-plan-rebuild-niaz-stadium-cm-murad/

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Before <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PTI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PTI</a> came into power, there was no other International Cricket Stadium in KP. Today, KP Government is constructing 2 International Cricket Grounds in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Peshawar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Peshawar</a><br>Hayatabad Sports Complex<br>Arbab Niaz Stadium <a href="https://t.co/AkyhJQltOX">pic.twitter.com/AkyhJQltOX</a></p>— PTI (@PTIofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTIofficial/status/1380851061548802049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2021</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel, on Monday, took notice of the deteriorating condition of sports facilities across the country, and directed the concerned ministry and departments to take drastic actions to improve sports facilities in the country.

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination, which met with Agha Hassan Baloch, in the chair, discussed the deteriorating condition of sports facilities across the country in detail, besides other agenda items.

Senior officials of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination briefed the committee about progress in construction of Sports Complex in Bajour, which was announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan during his visit to the area.

The committee expressed dissatisfaction over the progress so far made and desired yet another briefing the ministry and the concerned deputy commissioner in its next meeting.

The committee recommended that an in-camera meeting would be held for briefing by the chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to discuss audit report and performance of the board.

The panel also decided to hold a separate meeting on the issues related to Narowal Stadium.

While discussing the issues pertaining to enhancing penalties on offences in sports, the committee directed the ministry to introduce a bill in the National Assembly for necessary amendments in the already existing Act.

The participants discussed in details the deteriorating condition of sports facilities all over the country, as several members pointed out the dilapidated conditions of the sports facilities and stadiums in various areas.

At this, the committee directed the director general, sports boards, to take on board, concerned members National Assembly during their to all sports facilities and take drastic actions to improve sports in the country.

The Committee desired that the sports board should give due attention to improvement of all sports, rather than concentrating only on the cricket.

The panel recommended that all provinces should restart sports days in schools, colleges, and universities to improve the quality of sports at grassroots level.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2021

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40083718

 

[ChTab]

I don't have the pics but I live quite close to Pindi Cricket Stadium & I have seen it myself. Pindi Cricket Stadium is getting new grass. Don't know any details about what sort of grass is being used this time but I hope it won't lose its greenery come the winter season.

 

[ataullah]

I don't have the pics but I live quite close to Pindi Cricket Stadium & I have seen it myself. Pindi Cricket Stadium is getting new grass. Don't know any details about what sort of grass is being used this time but I hope it won't lose its greenery come the winter season.

Is it getting new grass in these last few days?

 

[ChTab]

Is it getting new grass in these last few days?

yes, I guess they have started working on it sometime last week.

 

[ataullah]

Muzaffarabad cricket stadium is being upgraded for the Kashmir Premier league with floodlights. Work has already started and should be completed in a month. Great news.

 

[MenInG]

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Apr, 2021 ) :After the approval of the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan, the Directorate General Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday released Pakistan's first ever Sports City Plan over 380 kanals of land in Regi Model Town, initially costing over a Rs. 01 billion.

The project is estimated to cost around a billion rupees to build and Chief Minister KP directed to immediately commence work on the project, starting with the recruitment of international consultants.

Chief Minister Mahmood directed Directorate General Sports KP to expedite work on the PC-1 besides all the process should be followed as per requirement on merits from the start to completion of the said City.

It is worth mentioning here that the Sports City masterminded by the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan to have the only in Pakistan will be set up over 380 kanals of land owned by the Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) and will feature all modern facilities according to international needs.

The upgrading of the Arbab Niaz cricket Stadium, which is being prepared as per the standards of the International Cricket Council (ICC), costing another Rs1.37 billion along with another ICC-PCB recommended cricketing venue in Hayatabad Sports Complex costing Rs. 993. Million.

KP govt is also working on Prime Minister 1000 Playground Facilities of worth 5.55 billion for the youth with the vision of the Prime Minister Imran Khan and by the June 30, 2021 150 Playground sports facilities would be completed.

According to DG Sports Asfandyar Khattak, Sports City would have nine (09) holes Mini Golf Course, A class hostel for 400 players, football ground with floodlight facilities, Inter-routes, multi-purposes boxing arena, martial arts indoor gymnasium.

Martial Arts Arena could hold games like Karate, Judo, Wushu, Taekwondo, Jujitsu, and Gymnastics. Sports City would have a facility of cycling wooden velodrome, which will be the only one in Pakistan, at an approximate cost of Rs100 million.

Sports City plan has been released and the PC-1 processing is underway to have it in the Annual Development Program of the next financial year, Asfandyar told APP Digital New Service.

CM was also informed that up gradation work of Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium has also been continued for last one year. The Stadium being upgraded in line with the ICC standard at a cost of Rs. 1377.87 million.

He said, Secretary Sports Abid Majeed during his briefing on the progress that has been made on the project so far. He was informed that six consultancy firms had offered their services for the work on the sports city.

The final decision on the choice of consultant, however, will be made through public advertisement in fair and transparent manner.

He said that police station, modern hall for multi-games, swimming pool, green lawn, residential blocks, football stadium, parking, shopping and food area, administration block, general and sports museum, gymnasium, shooting range, cycling wooden velodrome are part of the Regi Sports City.

He said Sports City could hold international standard sports facilities and with the establishment of such City Peshawar would be in line of holding international competitions.

https://www.urdupoint.com/en/sports/kp-govt-releases-rs-1-billion-for-pakistans-1235843.html

 

[MenInG]

Renovation continues at the picturesque Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium

 

[MenInG]

Latest pics today of Arbab Niaz Stadium Peshawar where it shows that 3 stands have trusses installed

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Save Diamond Cricket Ground - Home of Cricket is visibly on the verge of destruction with its taking over by CDA/MCI. Many other grounds in Islamabad are ruined by them. <br><br>Diamond Ground remained 'The Best" under my very own Diamond Cricket Club!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SAVE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SAVE</a>-DIAMOND-GROUND <a href="https://t.co/hP26FWVa5R">pic.twitter.com/hP26FWVa5R</a></p>— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) <a href="https://twitter.com/simadwasim/status/1391746822440370179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Preparing a cricket ground for the youngsters of Bani Gala. InshaAllah, we are planning for sports grounds at Union Council level all over Pakistan. <a href="https://t.co/L6RYY6Vy71">pic.twitter.com/L6RYY6Vy71</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1408805082817253382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2021</a></blockquote>
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan directed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ehsan Mani to lead the plan to build the country’s biggest cricket stadium in the Capital city.

In this regard, Mani met Capital Development Authority (CDA)’s Chairman Amir Ali Ahmed on Thursday to discuss the roadmap for building the biggest stadium in Pakistan. The stadium will match high-standards containing state-of-the-art High-Performance centre.

CDA’s land, planning, and development department has completed the survey for the stadium. A complete report will be presented to PM Khan by next month. After PM’s approval, the stadium will be built in partnership with the public and private sectors.

According to PCB’s director of High-Performance – Nadeem Khan, this stadium will be the biggest stadium in Asia with high-class facilities. “This is a great initiative by PM and we are looking forward to contributing our role in it. PCB is in touch with CDA for planning the establishment of Islamabad International Cricket Stadium,” he said.

Nadeem also shared that there is a plan to increase sitting capacity inside the Pindi Cricket Stadium in near future.

ARY

 

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QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Jam Kamal Khan here on Friday said two stadiums are going to be built in Gwadar while a cricket academy is planned to be set up in Quetta to promote health sporting activities for youths in the province. He said efforts are being made to promote cricket in Balochistan because there is immense talent in the province.

The Chief Minister expressed these views while talking to a delegation led by owner of Quetta Gladiators Nadeem Umar which called on him at the Chief Minister’s House.

Provincial Ministers Mir Arif Jan Muhammad Hassani, Sardar Abdul Rehman Khetran, Mir Saleem Ahmad Khosa, Mir Ziaullah Langu, Parliamentary Secretaries Mubeen Khan Khilji, Ms. Mah Jabeen Sheeran, Member of Provincial Assembly (MPAs) Asghar Khan Achakzai, Qadir Nail, Secretary Sports Imran Gachki, DG Sports Dura Baloch and cricketer Abdul Nasar were also present on the occasion.

Promotion of cricket and football in the province came under discussion in detail in the meeting.

On this occasion, owner of Quetta Gladiators Nadeem Umar said that he wanted to hold T-10 Premier League in Gwadar. He said that domestic and foreign players would be invited for participate in the league saying all possible support will be provided for the promotion of cricket in Balochistan. He said that high performance centers would be set up for the uplifting of cricket.

Talking to the delegation, the Chief Minister said that four new sports complexes were being constructed in Quetta which would open new avenues in the field of sports in the province. On this occasion, memorandum of understanding (MoU) was also signed between Sports Department and Quetta Gladiators.

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40106303

 

[MenInG]

Seems Pindi Stadium has "seats"

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[MoJoJoJo]

Pathetic stadium. Looks like a club level cricket ground tbh. I jus wonder why PCB schedule so many games here even when the outfield is poor and stadium has 90s standard facilities. Heck they've installed "shadi ki chairs" for the crowd. Our capital's twin has no proper cricket stadium, embarassing. Multan's stadium is prolly the best we've tbh.

 

[MenInG]

From Social Media:

Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium #Peshawar Pakistan.
(1 out of the 2 International Cricket Stadiums in the city)
• Tensile sheet installation started
• Pitch preparation started
• Trusses installation started

 

[Savak]

Constructing, Renovating, Refurbishing a Stadium with Floodlights as per International ICC Standards is not an easy task. It takes atleast 1.5-2 years to build one stadium and a huge financial wallet.

 

[offstump]

Arbab Niaz is goona look good after these renovations. Two tiered with a ring of fire, looks like a cricketers hostel next door as well.
Hopefully that’s up to hotel standards for touring teams.

 

[Savak]

Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium has floodlights. Not sure if the stadium is per international standards though

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Constructing, Renovating, Refurbishing a Stadium with Floodlights as per International ICC Standards is not an easy task. It takes atleast 1.5-2 years to build one stadium and a huge financial wallet.

I get that but cricket is a multi million dollar business in Pakistan. Take a loan if they have to but there has to be at least 1 flagship 60k seater stadium build to todays standards.

I am sure the touring players are confused, such a huge cricket audience but the stadiums look like they are stuck in the 90s.

 

[ataullah]

Jinnah stadium, Sialkot is being renovated...work has already commenced. They are also building a HPC as well as international level stadium..

 

[MenInG]

A beautiful ground in Kashmir

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Jinnah stadium, Sialkot is being renovated...work has already commenced. They are also building a HPC as well as international level stadium..

The capacity is actually being reduced.

 

[Varun]

A beautiful ground in Kashmir

This is drop dead gorgeous.

 

[street cricketer]

A beautiful ground in Kashmir

That's a pretty big sight screen to have for a batsman.

 

[Savak]

PCB inviting sponsors to sponsor Stadiums

The PCB has released an advertisement calling for interested sponsors to take over the sponsorship of the National Stadium, Qadhafi Stadium and Pindi Stadium for the next 4 years from Jan 2022 to Jan 2026.

Not sure if this is feasible. Stadium upkeep is a very expensive proposition

 

[James]

A beautiful ground in Kashmir

Stunning!

 

[zoeyfactor]

That is intelligent. Similar to how we have here in US for stadium naming rights.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

The PCB has released an advertisement calling for interested sponsors to take over the sponsorship of the National Stadium, Qadhafi Stadium and Pindi Stadium for the next 4 years from Jan 2022 to Jan 2026.

Not sure if this is feasible. Stadium upkeep is a very expensive proposition

If this is how we are going to get them to change Gadaffi Stadium's name then so be it.

 

[finalfantasy7]

no point building big stadiums if you can fill them asap or at least have 75% for most series

should have spent the money on sports science - truth is the most pakistani fans are happy to sit in the current stadiums , yet were lagging massively behind on sports science

 

[shah_1]

Instead of two tier stadiums, we needs upgrades like stadium must a indoor facility for practise and gym., better pitches, and replace concerte slab seats with plastic seats.

 

[Khan_123]

1) I want to know why are our boundaries so far away from the crowds? There is a huge green gap between crowds and the rope.

2) Also you built roofs slightly slanting not right on top of the spectators.

 

[Thanos]

If this is how we are going to get them to change Gadaffi Stadium's name then so be it.

I always wonder why Gaddafi stadium hasn't been renamed yet since it comes under PCB and can be done anytime.

 

[MenInG]

The PCB has released an advertisement calling for interested sponsors to take over the sponsorship of the National Stadium, Qadhafi Stadium and Pindi Stadium for the next 4 years from Jan 2022 to Jan 2026.

Not sure if this is feasible. Stadium upkeep is a very expensive proposition

 

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PCB plans to construct a high-tech cricket stadium in Islamabad

With Pakistan set to host the Champions trophy in 2025, Ramiz Raja, Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) chairman has revealed plans to construct a high-tech stadium in the capital city.

Ramiz Raja had a news conference on Wednesday in which he addressed all of Pakistan's cricketing issues, the governing body's future objectives, and provided adequate solutions to the issues.

While on the issue of infrastructure, Ramiz Raja criticized the state of Pakistan's stadiums, claiming that they do not meet international cricketing standards.

According to Ramiz, "The seats are not good, the viewing galleries are not good either. There is absolutely nothing that is there which can attract sponsors. There are a lot of things which need to be fixed on a lot of different levels.”

Ramiz said that while winning the privilege to host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025 is a big win for Pakistan, the PCB must guarantee that the tournament is run at an international standard throughout. For which it is important to improve the state of the stadiums in the country.

"We have submitted two applications where we have inquired for a piece of land within Islamabad. We want to create a high-tech cricket stadium from the ground up and hopefully, prepare it by 2025 for the Champions Trophy," said Ramiz Raja.

In terms of future expansion, Ramiz stated that 70 additional rooms will be created in the NHPC to accommodate teams visiting for the Asia Cup, Champions Trophy, and other cricket games.

https://pk.mashable.com/sports/14313/pcb-plans-to-construct-a-high-tech-cricket-stadium-in-islamabad

 

[MenInG]

Reply to Saj tweet about Ramiz Raja comment on Islamabad Stadium by Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera who holds a Cabinet Secretary position in the Pakistan Govt.

 

[ChTab]

Islamabad should definitely get a stadium but hopefully PCB won't be able to acquire a land in or around shakarparian(which was the place they looked in 2010's if I am not wrong).

 

[Major]

Islamabad should definitely get a stadium but hopefully PCB won't be able to acquire a land in or around shakarparian(which was the place they looked in 2010's if I am not wrong).

that area was already dugged. why was the stadium denied there? Was it because of the natural park that CDA didnt want anyone to touch it.

Is there any space near Jinnah Stadium, that place has huge parking and is an idea place for a cricket stadium if there is area around it that comes under CDA

 

[offstump]

Even if they get approval for the land it’s unlikely the stadium is built and ready by 2025. I hope they can pull it off but the cost will run in the hundreds of millions $$. Let’s see if RR can deliver on this, a stadium in Islamabad is ideal from a security perspective plus we need one in our capital.

 

[finalfantasy7]

as pakistan has its troubles, why are just talking about islamabad, karachi, lahore getting new stadiums, why not rawalpindi / faisalabad / multan / quetta / bahawalphur /

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

PCB will have to bribe the CDA a lot. Otherwise they won’t budge.

 

[ChTab]

that area was already dugged. why was the stadium denied there? Was it because of the natural park that CDA didnt want anyone to touch it.

Is there any space near Jinnah Stadium, that place has huge parking and is an idea place for a cricket stadium if there is area around it that comes under CDA

https://www.dawn.com/news/1412667


Jinnah Stadium doesn't serve any purpose, It would have been better if they did construct a proper cricket stadium in that area back when it was constructed. If PCB wants to build a stadium in Islamabad they should get land near the new airport in Islamabad.

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

There are so many housing projects popping up around the area that they can literally sign a partnership with any of them.