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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signed an MoU with the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) with the aim of building a world-class cricket stadium in Jeddah, which will be equipped with modern facilities, to strengthen the game in Saudi Arabia.
The proposed project will be jointly launched by PCB and SACF in the coming days. With the joint cooperation of both the cricket boards, the proposed stadium is expected to have all types of world class equipment meeting the modern standards of cricket, so that international matches can be organized there in future.
What is the objective of the project?
From its official ‘X’ handle, Saudi Cricket has shared brief information about its decision and the project, which is a part of Saudi Vision 2030.
Citing the PCB in the official post, Saudi Cricket reported, “The Saudi and Pakistani cricket federations have signed a strategic MoU to develop a cricket stadium in the city of Jeddah. These strategic outcomes represent the targeted impact of this partnership while supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.”
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Al Saudi tells about its ambitious project with Pakistan Cricket Board
In an official statement, Al Saudi said that this initiative with the Pakistan Cricket Board is aimed at maintaining a long-term future for the development of cricket in Saudi Arabia.
“Today’s partnership is not just about developing an international cricket stadium in Jeddah; it is about building the long-term future of cricket in Saudi Arabia through shared ambition, trusted partnerships and sustainable investment,” Al Saudi was quoted as saying in the joint statement.
It is also reported that the partnership will also focus on collaborating in the development of integrated venue infrastructure including playing surfaces, broadcast and media facilities, hospitality areas, training facilities and spectator services to provide a world-class experience to everyone involved in the match.
PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi issued an official statement regarding the initiative
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that it is an honor for him to get the opportunity to work with Saudi Cricket. He hopes that this project will create a cricket community that will have a positive impact around the world.
“The Pakistan Cricket Board is honored to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s exciting cricket journey. Together, we are building a partnership that will strengthen the game, connect our cricket communities and leave a lasting legacy,” Mohsin Naqvi said in a statement.
Following the establishment of the SACF in 2020, cricket in the Kingdom has seen significant growth and popularity. Since 2020, the cricket board has arranged a number of initiatives and programs to promote the sport across Saudi Arabia. With those initiatives, the national team has also achieved significant growth over the years. The cricket board has also arranged several tournaments with some of the top-tier teams in the cricket world.
It is noteworthy that cricket started in Saudi Arabia in 1960 with the help of India and Pakistan. Years after its introduction, the Kingdom became an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2003 and then an associate member in 2016.
