{"id":117187,"date":"2024-08-19T13:14:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T13:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/19\/na-seats-the-na-bathrooms-pcb-chief-admits-poor-condition-of-pakistan-stadiums-calls-them-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2024-08-19T13:14:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T13:14:37","slug":"na-seats-the-na-bathrooms-pcb-chief-admits-poor-condition-of-pakistan-stadiums-calls-them-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/19\/na-seats-the-na-bathrooms-pcb-chief-admits-poor-condition-of-pakistan-stadiums-calls-them-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Na seats the, na bathrooms’: PCB chief admits poor condition of Pakistan stadiums, calls them… – Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NEW DELHI: With preparations underway for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the urgent need for upgrading the country’s cricket stadiums on Monday.
In recent remarks, Naqvi acknowledged the significant gap between Pakistani venues and international standards, highlighting the inadequacies that need to be addressed to successfully host the forthcoming global event.
Naqvi pointed out that none of Pakistan’s current stadiums meet international requirements, noting that the existing facilities fall short in several key areas. <\/p>\n
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\u201cThere 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 there weren\u2019t enough seats or bathrooms, and the view made it seem like you were watching from 500 meters away),\u201d Naqvi stated, stressing the importance of modernizing these venues to keep pace with advancements in global sports infrastructure.
The PCB has embarked on an ambitious renovation project, focusing on Lahore\u2019s Gaddafi Stadium, Karachi\u2019s National Stadium, and Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium.
The upgrades, estimated to cost Rs 12.8 billion, are aimed at bringing these facilities up to par with international standards in time for the Champions Trophy, scheduled for February-March 2025.
During a visit to Gaddafi Stadium to review the progress, Naqvi expressed confidence that the renovations would be completed on time.
He praised the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) for their round-the-clock efforts, stating, \u201cWe will make our stadiums one of the best in the world. Providing basic facilities in stadiums is first priority.\u201d
In addition to stadium upgrades, the PCB is also exploring the development of a nearby building into a hotel for teams. Naqvi acknowledged the complexities of this project but remained hopeful that it could be completed before the tournament.<\/div>\n