Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Partner to Build Cricket Stadium in Jeddah

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will build a state-of-the-art international cricket stadium in Jeddah through a partnership with Saudi Arabia, a major step toward expanding the sport’s footprint in the kingdom. The initiative was formalised on Thursday when PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and the head of the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation (SACF) signed a memorandum of understanding during an official ceremony. As part of the agreement, both cricket authorities will work together on developing top-tier cricket infrastructure, improving operational standards, and launching various projects aimed at boosting the game’s growth in Saudi Arabia. The proposed venue will be built to international specifications, enabling it to host global cricket events in the future. Mohsin Naqvi said the PCB was pleased to support the advancement of cricket in Saudi Arabia, adding that the collaboration would not only help expand the sport but also reinforce the close bilateral ties shared by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The SACF chairman called the agreement a significant development for cricket’s future in the kingdom, emphasising that the cooperation would extend beyond stadium construction and include broader efforts to nurture and develop the sport at different levels. ICC unveils qualification pathway for cricket’s return at LA 2028 Olympics