NCOC allows 25 per cent crowd in stadium for PSL

KARACHI: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) approved 25 per cent crowd attendance in the stadium for the Pakistan Super League 2022 Karachi-leg matches. 

The seventh edition of the PSL was scheduled to start on January 27 at the National Stadium in Karachi. The statement issued by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) expressed that around 8,000 spectators would be allowed inside the venue on each match day. 

To ensure spectators' health and safety as well as others attending the matches, entry into the stadium would be subjected to strict COVID-19 protocols, which are: individuals above the age of 12 years must be fully vaccinated, valid vaccination certificates must be shown at the time of entering in the stadium, wearing masks inside the venue is mandatory, anyone violating the NCOC guidelines shall be liable to be eviction from the stadium. 

Salman Naseer, Chief Operating Officer, PCB, and Director, PSL Tournament, said: "Spectators are the essence of any sports event, and in this background, we now hope to set the stage with 25 per cent crowds to attend the Karachi matches of the PSL 2022." He added, "As a responsible organisation, we completely understand our obligations concerning health and safety of the fans and will leave no stone unturned in strictly implementing the NCOC guidelines".

He urged the spectators to follow the guidelines and cooperate with the authorities during the matches so that they and others could continue to enjoy the matches in a safe and secure environment.