Pakistan allows 25 percent crowds at stadiums for New Zealand cricket series

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Monday that the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), the country’s federal pandemic response body, had approved 25 percent crowd attendance at stadiums for the upcoming Pakistan versus New Zealand series. 
New Zealand will arrive in Islamabad on September 11 for three ODIs scheduled to be held at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. Lahore’s Qaddafi Stadium will host five Twenty20 internationals. 
“The decision means around 4,500 spectators will be able to attend the ODIs scheduled on 17, 19 and 21 September, while approximately 5,500 spectators will be able to watch the 25 September, 26 September, 29 September, 1 October and 3 October T20Is,” the PCB said in a statement. “Only spectators who are fully vaccinated and have Immunization Certificate for Covid-19 will be allowed entry inside the stadia.”
“Spectators are the essence of any sport event as they create an ambiance and atmosphere for the players to excel, perform and enjoy,” PCB chief executive Wasim Khan said. “In this background, we are grateful to the NCOC for allowing the PCB to invite 25 percent crowds for the eight matches.”
“I am sure following the NCOC decision, the unvaccinated cricket followers will expedite their vaccination process so that they can witness the first series on home soil between the two sides since 2003.”