Gaddafi Stadium illuminated in Pakistan's colours ahead of Independence Day

Gaddafi Stadium is covered with beautiful lights — AuthorGaddafi Stadium in Lahore was illuminated in Pakistan's colours ahead of the country's Independence Day by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday. The stadium was decorated with beautiful lights and has become a centre of attention for every passing eye. A flag hoisting ceremony will also be held at the PCB headquarters on Monday, August 14 where the Chairman PCB Management Committee, Zaka Ashraf, will unfurl the flag.Pakistanis will celebrate their 76th Independence Day on Monday with national spirit.It must be noted that Gaddafi Stadium has also started getting ready for hosting three Asia Cup 2023 matches in September.According to the hybrid model, Lahore will host three matches including a Super 4-stage contest. Multan, on the other hand, is set to host the tournament's opening encounter between Pakistan and Nepal.Pitches for matches and square have been prepared especially for the Asian event. A bouncy pitch for practice has also been made with the help of Australian soil.The first match in Lahore will be played between Bangladesh and Afghanistan on September 3. Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will play at this venue on September 5. The first match of Super 4s will also be played in Lahore on September 6.Complete scheduleGroup StageAug 30 - Pakistan vs Nepal in MultanAug 31 - Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka in KandySept 2 - Pakistan vs India in KandySept 3 - Bangladesh vs Afghanistan in LahoreSept 4 - India vs Nepal in KandySept 5 - Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka in LahoreSuper 4sSept 6 - A1 vs B2 in LahoreSept 9 - B1 vs B2 in ColomboSept 10 - A1 vs A2 in ColomboSept 12 - A2 vs B1 in ColomboSept 14 - A1 vs B1 in ColomboSept 15 - A2 vs B2 in ColomboSept 17 - Final in Colombo*Positions irrespective of teams' positions after first round- Pakistan will remain A1- India will remain A 2- If either of them (India and Pakistan) don't qualify for Super 4s then Nepal will take their position- Sri Lanka will remain B1- Bangladesh will remain B2- If either of them (Sri Lanka and Bangladesh) don't qualify for Super 4s then Afghanistan will take their position Sohail Imran Sohail Imran is a senior reporter for Geo News. Comments Submit مضمون کا ماخذ:مصری ڈریمز ڈیلکس