NCOC allows full capacity crowd for Pakistan-Australia series

Good news for cricket fans across Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore as the National Command and Control Center (NCOC) has allowed 100 per cent capacity for the upcoming historic Pakistan-Australia series, starting from March 4.

In a letter sent to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and relevant authorities of Sindh and Punjab, NCOC stated that the cricket board is allowed to host full capacity crowd while adhering to the following protocols.

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Children of 12 years of age and above (fully vaccinated) are allowed to attend the matches/event. However, children below 12 years of age are also allowed without vaccination.

Covid-19 vaccination is a must for the spectators while all other SOPs must be followed. Wearing masks in stadiums and maintaining social distance, enforcing NCOC guidelines will be the responsibility of PCBs and rational bodies. 

It must be noted that Australia will play three Tests, three ODIs and a T20I against Pakistan. Rawalpindi will host the Test series opener and white-ball leg while Karachi and Lahore will host the second and third Test respectively.

Schedule:

4-8 March – 1st Test, Rawalpindi
12-16 March – 2nd Test, Karachi
21-25 March – 3rd Test, Lahore
29 March – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
31 March – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi
2 April – 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi
5 April – one-off T20I, Rawalpindi
6 April - Departure