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The disruption affects the penultimate round of the first-class competition, forcing the board to shift fixtures away from the Imran Khan Stadium in Peshawar and the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium. While matches in Islamabad and Rawalpindi remain unaffected, the board has moved the displaced games to venues in Sheikhupura and Lahore to ensure the tournament continues as the league stage nears its conclusion.
Revised Schedule and Tournament Impact
Under the updated schedule, the match between Ghani and Hyderabad Kingsmen Academy is now set to take place at the Rana Naveed Academy in Sheikhupura starting October 14. Simultaneously, the fixture featuring Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has been relocated to the LCCA Ground in Lahore, situated near the Gaddafi Stadium, with play also commencing on October 14.
The political instability, which has included the reported detention of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and several cabinet members, has necessitated broader adjustments to the domestic calendar. In addition to the current round, the PCB has opted to delay the start of the final league round by one day, with those matches now scheduled to begin on October 19. The LCCA Ground in Lahore is slated to host the final-round clash between Markhor IT Solutions and Pakistan TV, while fixtures in Islamabad will proceed at the National Cricket Ground and the Diamond Club ground.
These venue changes represent a significant setback for the PCB’s efforts to broaden the reach of domestic cricket. Both Abbottabad and Peshawar had recently been integrated back into the senior men’s domestic circuit following extensive renovations. The relocation highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining a consistent sporting schedule in the region, echoing previous disruptions that saw the Pakistan Super League restricted to Lahore and Karachi due to national circumstances.
