ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), which oversees Pakistan’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, has announced 100 percent stadium capacity for fully vaccinated spectators during Australia’s six-week tour beginning with the first test in Rawalpindi on March 4.
Australia is on its first tour of Pakistan in 24 years in which it will play three Tests, three one-day internationals, and one Twenty20 match before leaving Pakistan on April 6.
“PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) is allowed to conduct Pakistan vs Australia cricket matches scheduled from 4th March to 5th April 2022 at 100 percent of the stadium capacity,” NCOC said in a notification on Tuesday.
“12 years age and above (fully vaccinated) are allowed to attend the matches / event. However, children below 12 years of age are also allowed without vaccination. b. Strict adherence to COVID protocols by spectators and organizers be ensured.”
Coronavirus cases have been on the decline in Pakistan in recent weeks, with 765 infections reported in the last 24 hours.
Australia last played in Pakistan in 1998, winning a three-Test series 1-0 and blanking the hosts in the three one-day internationals.
