PCB council briefed

Lahore, July 20: Matters pertaining to infra-structure, acquisition of modern ground equipment and sponsorship deals were discussed during the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) advisory council meeting held at the Qadhafi Stadium on Thursday.

The council was briefed about sponsorship deals, installation of sight screens and modern digital scoreboards at Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi and improving seating arrangements and facilities.

The council was told that the installations of lights would be in operation at all the centres before England cricket team arrives for a three-Test and as many one-day games in October.

The seating capacity at the three stadia would be increased by approximately 24,000.

The council also approved Pakistan team's one-day series against Sri Lanka in Dubai after being informed that the stadium had all the required facilities.