Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the revamped Karachi stadium on Tuesday, ahead of the highly anticipated tri-nation and Champions Trophy matches.
Representing President Asif Ali Zardari, CM Murad attended the ceremony to mark the completion of the renovation, which had been completed in record time.
During the inauguration, CM Murad congratulated the nation, expressing pride in the stadium’s swift refurbishment. He remarked, “The Sindh government is looking to make all-out efforts to uplift sports.” The chief minister highlighted that the Sindh government had initiated the renovation work back in 2018.
The revamped stadium, now a symbol of modern infrastructure, welcomed players as Pakistan’s national cricket team also showcased their Champions Trophy at the venue, following their earlier presentation at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah shared his thoughts on the new facility, acknowledging the improvements made to the Karachi stadium. He expressed hope that Karachi fans would offer their full support to the Green Shirts during the upcoming match against South Africa in the tri-nation series.
Pakistan’s former captain, Babar Azam, also spoke at the event, saying, “We play for the sake of people’s love. We want the same support for the forthcoming tournament.” Azam expressed his concerns, adding, “I have received complaints from the people of Karachi that they do not come to watch the matches.”
