NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday relocated the venues of the upcoming tri-series involving Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa to Lahore and Karachi ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
The tri-series was initially scheduled to happen in Multan however with the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National Bank Stadium in Karachi in superior stage of renovation, the board determined to maneuver the matches to the 2 venues.
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The tri-series begins from February 8 with all three groups taking part in a match every with each other earlier than the ultimate on February 14.
The PCB on Wednesday reassured followers and media that the upgrades at Gaddafi Stadium and National Bank Stadium are progressing as deliberate and the remaining work is anticipated to be completed on or earlier than the deadlines.
At Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the seating capability has been expanded to 35,000 and the stadium is scheduled to be inaugurated within the final week of January.
“Additionally, 480 state-of-the-art LED lights have been installed to enhance broadcast LX levels, ensuring superior viewing quality for fans worldwide. To further elevate the spectator experience, two giant digital replay screens – measuring 80 feet x 30 feet and 22 feet x 35 feet – will be installed next week. A brand-new players’ and officials’ hospitality enclosure has also been created, which will be operational by January 25,” the PCB mentioned in a launch.
The National Bank Stadium in Karachi has additionally seen vital enhancements. A brand new hospitality enclosure has been added on the University End.
“To improve broadcast coverage, 350 LED lights have been installed, ensuring optimal visibility for global audiences. Two digital replay screens have already been fixed, and 5,000 new chairs have been installed to enhance spectator comfort,” the discharge acknowledged.
Minor contact-ups are additionally being made at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium as effectively which embody putting in 10,000 new chairs, upgrading hospitality bins, and including two digital replay screens.
The PCB’s curators, beneath the steerage of Tony Hemming, have been fastidiously sustaining the taking part in surfaces in any respect three stadiums, guaranteeing the grounds stay in high situation all through the renovation interval.
The relocation of the tri-series comes as a chance for PCB to showcase the improved amenities on the two venues.
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