Semi-Finals and Final to Be Held in Peshawar
TP Report
Peshawar: The National Cricket Championship, originally scheduled to be held at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, has been shifted to Rawalpindi for the preliminary matches due to the prevailing regional security situation.
Sports Advisor to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Taj Muhammad Tarand, stated that the decision was taken purely as a precautionary measure in light of the current tensions in the region, including the evolving situation involving Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, as well as the United States and Israel.
He emphasized that the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium is fully prepared and meets international standards in every aspect. The stadium is equipped with a modern lighting system, high-quality pitches, comfortable seating arrangements for spectators, and all essential as well as contemporary facilities required for hosting national-level events.
Tarand clarified that the relocation applies only to the preliminary matches, while the semi-finals and final of the National Cricket Championship will proceed as scheduled in Peshawar.
He reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to the promotion of sports in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stating that all available resources will continue to be utilized to provide the best possible facilities to players and to strengthen the sporting infrastructure across the province.
