In contemporary remarks, Naqvi said the numerous hole between Pakistani venues and world requirements, highlighting the inadequacies that want to be addressed to effectively host the coming near near world match.
Naqvi identified that none of Pakistan’s flow stadiums meet world necessities, noting that the present amenities fall trim in numerous key subjects.
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“There was a world of difference between our stadiums and those in the rest of the world. In no way were they international stadiums; koi bhi stadiums internationally qualify kaar hi nhi shkta tha — na seats the, na bathrooms aur view asa tha ki aap 500 metre door se dekh rahe hai (none of them could qualify as international by any standard — there weren’t enough seats or bathrooms, and the view made it seem like you were watching from 500 meters away),” Naqvi said, stressing the worth of modernizing those venues to secure presen with developments in world sports activities infrastructure.
The PCB has launched into an determined renovation mission, that specialize in Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Karachi’s Nationwide Stadium, and Rawalpindi World Cricket Stadium.
The upgrades, estimated to price Rs 12.8 billion, are aimed toward bringing those amenities as much as par with world requirements in past for the Champions Trophy, scheduled for February-March 2025.
All through a seek advice from to Gaddafi Stadium to study the travel, Naqvi expressed self belief that the renovations could be finished on past.
He praised the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) for his or her round the clock efforts, mentioning, “We will make our stadiums one of the best in the world. Providing basic facilities in stadiums is first priority.”
Along with stadium upgrades, the PCB could also be exploring the improvement of a close-by development right into a lodge for groups. Naqvi said the complexities of this mission however remained hopeful that it might be finished earlier than the event.
