Free Entry For Fans? PCB Considering The Move

Due to the lack of interest shown by the fans for the ongoing T20I series between Pakistan and the West Indies the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are considering giving fans free entry for the upcoming One-day International series. The matches are currently taking place at the National Stadium in Karachi and fans haven’t turned up in large numbers.

The PCB have been taken aback by the response especially after how the national team has done in the last two months, performing well in the T-20 World Cup just to get knocked out by the eventual champions Australia. Pakistan are currently leading the three-match series 2-0 and will be looking for a clean-sweep in the third game of the series, scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 16.

In the meantime, amidst the lack of interest from fans, the PCB has been forced to think about giving free entry to fans for the ODI series. As per reports in Cricket Pakistan, the PCB called for an emergency virtual meeting to discuss the issue.

If reports are to be believed, PCB won’t charge the fans any money for the upcoming 50-over matches. The ODI series is set to start on Saturday, December 18 in Karachi.

Former Captain Wasim Akram took it to Twitter to express his displeasure “This is very concerning. This is not a backyard game this is an international series,” Akram took to Twitter and wrote.

“Incredibly sad to see an empty stadium in Karachi for the #PAKvWIt20 especially after the performance of 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??” Akram tweeted.