Zafar Ali Stadium Explained

Ground Name:Zafar Ali Stadium
Country:Pakistan
Location:Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates:30.6603°N 73.1001°W
Tenants:Sargodha Cricket Team
Establishment:1955
Seating Capacity:10,000
Former Names:Sahiwal Stadium
International:true
Firstodidate:23 December
Firstodiyear:1977
Firstodihome:Pakistan
Firstodiaway:England
Lastodidate:3 November
Lastodiyear:1978
Lastodihome:Pakistan
Lastodiaway:India
Date:1 January
Year:2017
Source:ESPNcricinfo

Zafar Ali Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan. From 1955 until 1995, it was used for first-class and List A cricket cricket matches.[1] The stadium can accommodate 10,000 spectators.[2]

The venue, formerly known as Sahiwal Stadium, was renamed as Zafar Ali Stadium in honor of Sheikh Zafar Ali Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Olympic Association.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zafar Ali Stadium . ESPNcricinfo . 12 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Stadium stories: Famous Pakistan cricket grounds . 11 March 2017 . Dawn. 10 March 2017 .
  3. Web site: Important Places in Sahiwal.