Khurram Shehzad Awan:
Pakistan is facing Bangladesh in the second Test match at Pindi cricket on Saturday 31 August, 2024 at Rawalpindi.
Bangladesh is leading the series with 1-0, and won the first test match by 10 wickets. Pakistan cricket board (PCB) announced the free entry for the general public to witness the historical contest but stadium is still empty, which is not a good sign for the game of cricket as the spectators attendance plays vital role in the match to make the contest interesting. PCB officials are totally fail to pull the crowd to the ground which is very important.
The main reason for the less attendance in the match is the condition of the stadium, spectators sitting place is not as per the international standards they have sit under the bright sun in the hot conditions which is impossible. The ICC champions trophy is going to held in Pakistan in next year but stadiums are not prepared before the big event will take place. Pindi cricket stadium is the important venue for the ICC champions trophy but renovation of the spectrators stands is not yet started as the time is very short. Can PCB make ready Pindi cricket stadium before the ICC Champions Trophy which is a big question for PCB.
BAD PAKISTAN TEAM PERFORMANCE LACKS SPECTATORS INTEREST:
Despite of the free entry for the spectators accounted by the PCB, why general public is not coming to witness the test match. There are several reasons but the major cause is the pathetic performance of Pakistan cricket team. Pakistan lost first test match by 10 wickets and Bangladesh won maiden test match. People of Pakistan loves the games of cricket so the bad performance of the star cricketers affects the spectator’s attendance. PCB did well to announce the free entry for the public but performance of the player’s matters.
