Jeddah stadium boost to cricket infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

Article posted by Coliseum, July 17^th, 2026

Image: Pakistan Cricket Board

The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to develop a cricket stadium in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).

‘saudigazette.com.sa’ stated that the above agreement was signed in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) in the presence of Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Mohammed, Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation, and Pakistan’s Interior Minister and the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation is the official governing body of the sport of cricket in Saudi Arabia. Its headquarters is currently based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Lahore (Pakistan)-based the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), formerly known as the Board of Control for Cricket in Pakistan (BCCP), is the sport’s governing body for cricket in Pakistan responsible for controlling and organizing all tours and matches undertaken by the Pakistan national cricket team.

Strengthening Cricket Infrastructure

‘saudigazette.com.sa’ further stated that the MoU aims to strengthen the cricket infrastructure in Saudi Arabia through the construction of a modern international-standard stadium while promoting cooperation in technical expertise, facility planning and the adoption of global operational best practices.

The initiative is intended to enhance the Kingdom’s readiness to host the international cricket tournaments and support the growth of the sport.

Strategic Step

Prince Saud said the partnership represents a strategic step toward building a sustainable future for cricket in Saudi Arabia by developing the infrastructure, strengthening the international partnerships and expanding investment in the sports sector.

Cricket Development

Naqvi said the agreement reflects the strong cooperation between the two sides and lays the foundation for a long-term partnership that will support cricket development, facilitate the exchange of expertise and help create an integrated environment for hosting the international competitions benefiting both the countries.

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