City Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday formally inaugurated the renovated National Bank Stadium for the upcoming Champions Trophy between the festivals.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said last month that the stadium will be reopened by President Asif Ali Zardari on February 11. However, representing President Asif Ali Zardari at the event, CM praised the renovation of the record time. .
The program was attended by PCB Chairman and several other honorees.
CM Murad confirmed his government’s commitment to promote sports in the city, saying, “The Sindh government is dedicated to providing advanced facilities for sports activities in the city.”
He remembered the Sindh government’s previous efforts, noteing the upgrade of the National Stadium in 2018, ensuring that it was fully equipped for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches.
He emphasized on Karachi’s passion for cricket and assured that his government would continue to support the game at all levels.
He stressed, “We will not spare any effort to restore sports activities in Karachi.
Waiting for the ICC Champions Trophy, the CM expressed confidence in the cricket team and said, “We hope our Shahns will perform well.”
“Winning and losing is part of the game, but we should always intend to fight in the field,” he said.
After the opening ceremony in front of the mob stadium, there was a great celebration with music, fireworks and festivals.
The National Bank Stadium will host three matches of the Champions Trophy.
In addition, the fixtures between Pakistan and South Africa will be played at the National Bank Stadium on Friday before the final on Friday, which will be scheduled in Karachi.
Reconstruction of three stadiums – Lahore and Rawalpindi – which began on October 10 last year, was at risk at a time when the board made Pakistan’s first ICC event after the World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tried to end the preparations. In 1996.
