Pakistan’s history with cricket goes back to when the nation was founded in 1947. On November 22, 1935, Australia and Sindh played their maiden international cricket match in what is now Pakistan. The match took place in Karachi. 5,000 Karachi residents watched the game. Under their colonial rule of British India, which included the region that is now known as Pakistan, the Brits introduced cricket. The most popular sport in the nation is cricket. The national teams and all domestic cricket in Pakistan are under the jurisdiction of the Pakistan Cricket Board. Pakistan is a recognized participant in both the Asian Cricket Council and the International Cricket Council.
Introduction
A World Grade Flood-Lit Cricket stadium will offer Karachi sports fans a dynamic atmosphere in keeping with Bahria Town’s vision of a modern Pakistan. This stadium will be on par with the best stadiums in the world with a capacity of up to 50,000 people. Bahria Sports City’s state-of-the-art cricket stadium will be crucial in reviving international cricket in Pakistan.
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History
At Pakistan’s Bahria Town, Karachi, the Rafi Cricket Stadium is a cricket venue. The stadium is Pakistan’s largest cricket venue. It is a certified ICC design, created by Gerkan, Marg, and Partners. A cricket academy of international caliber, a gym, a pool, and dorm rooms are all part of the property. An academy for sports is also part of the property. On Friday, April 14, 2017, Bahria Town Karachi celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for Pakistan’s largest cricket stadium in Sports City Karachi. The senior brass of Bahria Town as well as Pakistani cricketers Javed Miandad, Zaheer Abbas, Shoaib Mohammad, Shahid Afridi, Umar Akmal, and Fawad Alam were present for the occasion. This magnificent ceremony was attended by individuals from all around the city, including Bahria Town Karachi residents.
Architect
The façade of the Rafi Cricket Stadium was structured by SBP Consultants Germany and M&B (Mushtaq & Bilal) Pakistan, the MEP is structured by SMC (S. Mehboob & Company) Pakistan, and precast support professionals are JPC, USA. The framework of the stadium was structured by the highly regarded GMP Germany, who also constructed the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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