Considered one of the most beautiful cricket venues in the world, the Dharamshala Stadium is nestled amidst the magnificent Dhauladhar mountain range in Himachal Pradesh. Since Pakistan also has magnificent mountain ranges, the question was raised as to why the board is not considering building such stadiums.
‘We can’t even maintain…’ Wasim Akram explains why Pakistan can’t build stadiums like Dharamshala
HIGHLIGHTS
- Surrounded by lush greenery, Dharamshala is a beautiful place to play cricket.
- It is located at an altitude of 1457 m above sea level.
- Akram spoke to a fan who questioned the lack of such stadiums in Pakistan.
Former Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram made a hilarious dig at the Pakistan Cricket Boardthe country’s inability to maintain the few stadiums under its jurisdiction, during a discussion on the beautiful Dharamsala Stadium. Considered one of the finest locations for watching cricket across the world, it is nestled amidst the magnificent Dhauladhar mountain range in Himachal Pradesh.
Surrounded by lush greenery and the snow-engulfed Himalayas, the Dharamshala Stadium offers fans an unparalleled experience.
With an extraordinary setting at an altitude of 1457 m, the Dharamsala stadium remains famous for the beauty of its landscapes.
When asked why the Pakistan board was not investing in building new grounds in northern Pakistan, Akram said: “We can’t even maintain three stadiums, how could we build them a new ? Have you seen the roof of the Gaddafi stadium that they were? showing with the drone? »
“We can’t even control the three we have. We can only dream of building a new one. We, however, have enough space to build a new stadium. Abbottabad is a very beautiful ground,” Akram added.
During the fifth Test between India and England which took place in Dharamsala, a number of England fans flocked to the city and their social media, be it England Cricket or the Barmy Army, were filled with videos of the magnificent stadium.
But the altitude of the stadium has also posed problems at times, with the most recent incident being the 2023 ODI World Cup match between India and New Zealand being halted as fog engulfed the venue.
Not only the stadium, but the scenic beauty of the city has also captivated foreigners, be it the England team running on the hilly roads or meeting the Dalai Lama at his residence.
The Dharamsala stadium can accommodate more than 21,000 people. Meanwhile, the poor condition of Pakistani stadiums has been highlighted during the ongoing Pakistan Super League, especially at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Pakistan’s stadiums have lacked modern facilities for a very long time.
Recently, Akram went all out on The Pavilion, a show that attracted many viewers during the World Cup for its keen analysis of all the matches, featuring legends like Akram, Misbah-ul-Haq, Moin Khan and Shoaib Malik. the panelists.
Akram also lashed out at England slugger Jason Roy who was involved in an altercation with Iftikhar Ahmed during a PSL match, saying the Englishman should learn to respect Pakistani players.