PESHAWAR: The Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s capital is poised for a revival after a hiatus of 19 years, with the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 matches expected to be played at the venue.
According to ARY News, authorities have started to consider hosting Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 matches. The sources within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have revealed that two matches of the PSL 10 could be played at this stadium.
It’s worth noting that an International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation recently visited the stadium to assess its suitability for hosting international matches.
On this occasion, the delegation conducted a comprehensive survey of the ground, pavilion, route for foreign players, and hotel access. The Peshawar Police Chief briefed them on the security arrangements in place.
The officials stated that considering security arrangements there are plans to build a helipad close to the stadium, install drone monitoring, and set up a shuttle service for fans.
Previously, Peshawar Zalmi’s owner Javed Afridi requested the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to consider Arbab Niaz Stadium as one of the venues for the PSL 10.
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He sent an email to the PCB, highlighting the importance of hosting games at Zalmi’s home ground while requesting to form a committee to ensure the hosting of PSL in Peshawar.
After receiving backing from the Chief Minister and the PCB chief, Javed shared the information on his social media handle.
“Had a productive call with CM KP @AliAminKhanPTI. He has given directives to the sports department to release funds for the remaining 20% job at Arbab Niaz Stadium Peshawar,” Afridi posted on X.
“Chairman PCB is in favor of hosting the Peshawar Zalmi games in Peshawar. Get ready for some thrilling events before PSL, fans will see International Stars at KP Soil. InshaAllah.”
For the unversed, Arbab Niaz Stadium was the centre of international cricket two decades ago, however, due to the political situation in the region the venue did not host any international match since 2006.
The last international match at Arbab Niaz Stadium was an ODI between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.