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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning something special before PSL 10—an exhibition match at Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium. If all goes as planned, top Pakistani stars will be in action, giving fans in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) a thrilling spectacle.
And here’s the best part—this could be the first step toward bringing PSL matches to Peshawar!
Arbab Niaz Stadium—A Venue Ready for Action
Before the big game, construction work at Arbab Niaz Stadium is set to be completed. This means the stadium will finally be ready to host top-tier cricket after a long break.
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If you don’t know, this venue was once a regular spot for international cricket. But due to security concerns, it hasn’t hosted an international match since 2006. The last big game? A Pakistan vs. India ODI—talk about nostalgia!
But now, the PCB and Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi are pushing hard to bring big cricket back.
Javed Afridi’s Efforts to Bring PSL to Peshawar
Javed Afridi has been quite vocal about hosting Zalmi’s home games in Peshawar. He even reached out to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, urging him to consider Arbab Niaz Stadium as a venue for PSL 10.
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His efforts got a boost when Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur directed the sports department to release funds for the stadium’s final construction phase. Afridi shared the update on social media, saying:
“Chairman PCB is in favor of hosting the Peshawar Zalmi games in Peshawar. Get ready for some thrilling events before PSL, fans will see international stars at KP soil. InshaAllah.”
This isn’t the first time PCB has organized an exhibition match before PSL. In 2023, a similar match was held in Quetta, creating a buzz among fans. If the Peshawar game happens, it will be another major step in expanding cricket across Pakistan.
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