The second T20 match between Pakistan and the West Indies was played in Karachi on Monday (December 14). Pakistan won this match by 9 runs but very few spectators were present at the stadium to celebrate this victory. Only four thousand people witnessed Pakistan’s victory at the Karachi Stadium with a capacity of 32 thousand spectators.
Pakistan’s cricket stadiums have been opened to full capacity, but despite this, spectators have kept their distance from the cricket stadium. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is also concerned about this. A PCB official said: ‘It has been very disappointing to see such a small audience for this party. After cutting ticket prices in half, we expected more audience for this match.
Former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram has written about the empty stadiums in Pakistan: “Despite the good performance of the Pakistan team in the last month, I am very sad to see the Karachi stadium empty in the T20 match between the Indies. Westerners and Pakistan. I know why this happens, but I want you to tell me why the stadium is not crowded.
Incredibly sad to see an empty stadium in Karachi for the # PAKvWIt20 especially after the performance of the Pakistan team in the last month. I’m pretty sure I know why, but I want to hear from you! Tell me where is the crowd and why?
– Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) December 14, 2021
In fact, Pakistan’s stadiums have been opened to their full potential, but spectators face many difficulties to enter. A cricket fan outside the Karachi stadium was heard saying that entering the stadium here has become a test. Parking the car long distances and then standing in long lines for hours discourages cricket fans.
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