Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif opened the renovated Gaddafi Stadium. During the inauguration ceremony of the renovated stadium, he expressed his happiness at the completion of the renovation in just 117 days.

What has changed with this speedy renovation?

The Prime Minister also expressed his gratitude to the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Federal Minister for Interior, Syed Mohsin Naqvi, for overseeing the stadium’s construction. He congratulated all members of the PCB team and ordered that all individuals involved in this important achievement be rewarded. He noted that after Shehbaz Speed, it was now time for Mohsin Speed. He also praised the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) for its role in the stadium's development.

The renovation plan included building a new pavilion building, reshaping all the general fencing, moving the stands 20 feet closer to the playing area, removing the fencing around the stands in favor of a moat, increasing the seating capacity from 21,500 to 34,000 spectators, installing new replay screens, replacing existing floodlights with LED lights, and constructing a new PCB headquarters.

The project was initially scheduled for completion by December 25, 2024, but this deadline was extended by a month due to some minor unfinished work. The official unveiling of the renovated facility came just days after media reports raised concerns about renovation delays that could affect the hosting of several important events. While waiting for important tournaments to begin, fans often turn their attention to other activities, such as online gaming. Finding satisfying offers with easy payment methods can be time-consuming, but there is a simple solution – check arabiccasinos.com and enjoy seamless gaming with hassle-free payments.

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First matches coming soon

This includes the tournament scheduled to begin on February 19, with the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand taking place in Karachi. The first match in Lahore will be held on February 22 between Australia and England. In the coming days, a warm-up tri-nation series between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa will also take place at the stadium.

Captains of Pakistan and New Zealand, Mohammad Rizwan and Mitchell Santner, had earlier posed for photos, which were posted by the Pakistan Cricket Board on social media, standing in the renovated stadium. Rizwan and the rest of the members of the Pakistan cricket team were also present at the unveiling, wearing their new jerseys for the tournament. We will show the world that we are good hosts, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said during the ceremony.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also confirmed that the government will provide first-class security arrangements during the matches, allowing cricket fans to enjoy world-class sport. U.S. Consul General Kristine Hawkins welcomed the guests at the ceremony and expressed optimism that the U.S. cricket team would soon visit Pakistan for international matches.