PCB announces free entry for final two days of Rawalpindi Test

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced free entry for spectators for the remaining days (fourth and fifth) of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

In a statement, PCB stated that the decision was made keeping in view of the weekend, which will allow families and students to turn up in maximum numbers to support their cricketing stars and witness action between the two sides.

Spectators are required to bring their original CNIC or B-form to enter the stadium and they will be able to watch the action free of cost from any of the enclosures excluding the PCB Gallery or Platinum Box. Moreover, VIP enclosures — Imran Khan and Javed Miandad — will be reserved for families only.

Fans who have already bought tickets for the fourth and fifth days (August 24 and 25) will get a refund, PCB said. “Tickets bought online will be automatically refunded to the credit/debit card used for purchase. For tickets purchased at Express Centres, the fans are requested to bring their original ticket to the center to get a refund.”

Additionally, the PCB press release added that a free shuttle bus service will continue to operate on two routes on matchdays for ease of access to the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for spectators.

“Route 1 will run from Aviation Ground, Rawal Road, Murree Road to Allama Iqbal Park Entrance Gate while Route 2 will go from Government Satellite Town College for Boys, 6th Road, Murree Road to Allama Iqbal Park Entrance Gat,” it added.