Pakistan To Build Modern Cricket Stadium In Saudi Arabia

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to build a modern cricket stadium in Jeddah, marking a major step in the Kingdom’s efforts to develop the sport. The agreement was signed by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) chief Saud bin Mishal bin Mohammad Al Saud.

“For the first time in history, a strategic agreement has been signed between the PCB and the SACF for the construction of a modern cricket stadium in Jeddah,” the PCB said in a statement on X.

“The PCB will build a cricket stadium as per international standards and with state-of-the-art facilities. All the facilities will be according to the standards of the International Cricket Council (ICC).”

As per PCB, the two boards

will collaborate on infrastructure development, technical expertise, stadium planning and operational standards.

The board said the project would play a key role in enabling Saudi Arabia to host international cricket matches and major events. It added that the initiative would also support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

“The project is a milestone for the promotion of cricket in Saudi Arabia,” Naqvi, who is currently in Saudi Arabia, was quoted as saying.

“The partnership will bring the cricket community together and become a lasting legacy,” he said.

Meanwhile, state-run PTV reported that Naqvi also met his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further strengthen security cooperation between the two countries.

During the meeting, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding on security cooperation, reflecting strong strategic cooperation.

Naqvi also visited the Unified Security Operations Center (911) in Riyadh, where he reviewed the “communication system for security institutions and modern technology”, PTV reported.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share close ties and last year signed a defence pact to defend each other in the event of an attack by a third country.

With PTI Inputs