Pakistan Cricket Stadium updates.
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2024, and completed on 31 January 2025. President Asif Ali Zardari ll'be the chief guest, and the public can attend for free. The concert will by performance of singers Ali Zafar, Shafqat Amanat Ali, and Sahir Ali Bagga. Ali Zafar expressed his excitement on social media about performing in Karachi. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has invited all Test cricketers from Karachi to attend, and enclosures in the stadium will be named after Shahid Afridi and Younis Khan.
The stadium's upgrades include a completely rebuilt pavilion building, new seating in every enclosure, and renovated hospitality boxes. Modern LED lights and upgraded score screens have been installed to meet international standards. Fences have been removed to provide an unobstructed view of the action for fans. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi praised the efforts of laborers, FWO, NESPAK, contractors, and the PCB team in completing the renovations. The stadium is set to host the first match of the ICC Champions Trophy on February 19, featuring Pakistan against New Zealand. Naqvi assured that the best facilities would be provided to the Champions Trophy teams. Additionally, a new color-coded road and pedestrian bridge have been constructed.
The stadium's upgrades include a completely rebuilt pavilion building, new seating in every enclosure, and renovated hospitality boxes. Modern LED lights and upgraded score screens have been installed to meet international standards. Fences have been removed to provide an unobstructed view of the action for fans. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi praised the efforts of laborers, FWO, NESPAK, contractors, and the PCB team in completing the renovations. The stadium is set to host the first match of the ICC Champions Trophy on February 19, featuring Pakistan against New Zealand. Naqvi assured that the best facilities would be provided to the Champions Trophy teams. Additionally, a new color-coded road and pedestrian bridge have been constructed.
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Arbab Niaz Stadium officially renamed after Imran Khan
Despite objections, the new signage has been installed as part of the ongoing refurbishment project.
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April 06, 2025
Arbab Niaz Stadium officially renamed after Imran Khan
A new nameplate reading Imran Khan Cricket Stadium has been installed at the Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium in Peshawar, despite opposition from political parties, the late Arbab Niaz’s family, and other public figures.
Labourers were seen erecting the signboard at the stadium, which is undergoing extensive renovation. The facility, originally named after former federal sports minister Arbab Niaz Muhammad, was constructed in 1984 and is the only international cricket ground in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Notably, reports suggest that even former prime minister Imran Khan had opposed renaming the stadium in his honor. The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) governor also publicly disagreed with the renaming decision, calling it inappropriate.
Despite objections, the new signage has been installed as part of the ongoing refurbishment project.
The Arbab Niaz Stadium has not hosted an international match in 19 years, with the last being a Pakistan vs India ODI on February 6, 2006.
Security concerns have prevented further events, and the venue is not expected to host Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches this year either.
Recently, representatives from the International Cricket Council (ICC) visited the site to assess its readiness and security for international events and future PSL seasons.
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Faisalabad set to host international cricket after 17 years
Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium reportedly likely to host two Pakistan-Bangladesh T20Is, first since 2008.
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April 08, 2025
Faisalabad is reportedly poised to host international cricket after a 17-year hiatus, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) planning to stage two T20Is against Bangladesh at Iqbal Stadium next month.
According to sources, Bangladesh is expected to tour Pakistan in the third week of May for a five-match T20I series. The matches are likely scheduled for May 25, 27, and 30, followed by June 1 and 3.
PCB is considering holding the opening two games in Faisalabad, which last hosted an international match on April 11, 2008 — an ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The remaining three matches are expected to be played in Lahore.
Originally planned as a series of three ODIs and three T20Is, the tour format was revised after discussions between the PCB and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
The revised structure now includes five T20Is to align with preparations for the 2025 Asia Cup and 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
Pakistan and Bangladesh have met 19 times in T20Is, with Pakistan leading the record with 16 wins to Bangladesh’s 3.
