The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Monday decided to allow 25 per cent crowd attendance in the upcoming Pakistan-New Zealand series
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that New Zealand will arrive in Islamabad on September 11 to play three ODIs at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, while five T20Is will be held at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
The NCOC’s decision means around 4,500 spectators will be able to attend the ODIs scheduled on 17, 19, and 21 September while approximately 5,500 spectators will be able to watch the September 25, 26, 29, and October 1 and 3 T20Is.
As per NCOC guidelines, spectators who are fully vaccinated and have the immunisation certificate for coronavirus will be allowed entry inside the stadiums, the statement said.
The PCB has yet to announce ticket prices and other details for New Zealand’s tour.
“I am sure following the NCOC decision, the unvaccinated cricket followers will expedite their vaccination process so that they can witness the first series on home soil between the two sides since 2003,” PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan said.
This is the Kiwis’ first visit to Pakistan in 18 years.
