‘In this Cricket Have seen many big players of the world play in the ground and prepared the pitch for them.
These are the words of Mohammad Riaz at the Jinnah Stadium Gujranwala are eyewitnesses to the rise and fall of
Muhammad Riaz has been serving as Head Groundsman at Jinnah Stadium for the past 30 years.
Speaking to Independent Urdu, Muhammad Riaz said that Jinnah Stadium, built in 1983, has hosted many international matches. The World Cup, which is the biggest cricket tournament in the world, has also held many matches here, in which he has fulfilled his responsibility as a curator.
Reminiscing regarding the past, Muhammad Riaz said that big teams like Australia and New Zealand have come and played here.
‘The big names of cricket, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Rana Tunga, Santh Jayasuriya have also played on the pitch made by my hands and Pakistani cricketer Saleem Elahi also gave me an award for preparing a green outfield and a good pitch.’
Mohammad Riaz further said that the pitch of Jinnah Stadium is still considered as one of the fastest pitches in the world, but for the last 24 years there are camps of deserters and the pitch has been in the way of international matches.
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According to him, ‘due to such a long wait, instead of matches, political gatherings have started taking place in this ground, which has spoiled the beauty of the ground.’
Refusing to talk more regarding the political meetings at the cricket ground, Muhammad Riaz said that the main reason for not having international matches is the absence of a five-star hotel in Gujranwala.
He further said that ‘Pakistan Super League The matches that have now become a brand of Pakistan can not only be played here but should also be played here as Jinnah Stadium’s features like small boundaries and fast wickets can be helpful in both batting and bowling fields, which makes for interesting cricket to watch. will get it.’
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2024-07-19 15:03:27
