Lahore, 23 August 2024 (TDI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced free entry for fans for the remainder of the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
The development comes after fans’ disinterest in the ongoing Test that marked the start of Pakistan’s home season.
In a statement issued today, the cricket board said the decision was made to attract families and students in maximum numbers to support their cricketing stars on the weekend.
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The statement said spectators willing to join the live action must bring their original CNIC or B-form to get entry into the stadium and witness the game from any VIP enclosures (Imran Khan and Javed Miandad) (for families only) and premium enclosures (Miran Baksh, Shoaib Akhtar, Sohail Tanvir and Yasir Arafat).
The board said it would refund all tickets purchased for the abovementioned enclosures.
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However, the free entry policy does not apply to the tickets purchased for PCB Gallery or Platinum Box, it added.
To facilitate the spectators, a free shuttle bus service will operate on two routes on matchdays. Root 1 runs from Aviation Ground, Rawal Road, Murree Road to Allama Iqbal Park Entrance Gate while Route 2 goes from Government Satellite Town College for Boys, 6th Road, Murree Road to Allama Iqbal Park Entrance Gate.
