Naqvi reviews stadiums’ upgradation plan

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday chaired an important meeting here at the PCB headquarters at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore which reviewed the stadiums’ upgradation plan in detail.

Naqvi has directed the concerned wing to hire immediately an international consultant to upgrade the Gaddafi Stadium, National Bank Stadium Karachi, and Rawalpindi Stadium. He said that upgradation work of stadiums have already been delayed and stressed the need of expediting the process. He also directed the formation of a three-member committee, comprising the Directors of Infrastructure, Domestic Cricket and International Cricket to ensure the hiring process is completed according to rules and regulations quickly. “The committee with the consultation of international consultant will ensure world-class facilities at the three stadiums. The upgrade plan includes structural changes to the boxes, improved facilities, and numbered seats for spectators,” the Board said on Saturday.

“Additionally the number of seats in the enclosures on both sides of the main gate of the Gaddafi Stadium will be increased,” the Board said. Naqvi also directed the replacement of screens for scoreboards and live streaming, and he directed to prepare feasibility for installation of new floodlights in the stadiums. The meeting was attended by Chief Operating Officer PCB Salman Naseer, Chief Financial Officer, Director Domestic Cricket, Director Infrastructure and Director International Cricket.