In pictures: Gaddafi Stadium gears up for PAK vs SL T20
Sri Lanka will become the first major cricket team to visit Pakistan since they were targeted in a deadly ambush in 2009. Photo: OINN
(Web Desk) – With Pakistan Cricket Team all set to play Sri Lanka in the final T20 match, preparations are under way at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium for Sunday when Sri Lanka will become the first major cricket team to visit Pakistan since they were targeted in a deadly ambush in 2009 - with attack survivors among those returning to the scene.
While hundreds of thousands of security personnel have been deployed for the security of the premises along with air surveillance of the area, Chairman PCB Najam Sethi has labeled the T20 match a “historic moment” in the revival of international cricket in Pakistan.
Personnel of Pakistan Rangers stand alert outside Gaddafi Stadium to cope with any unpleasant situation ahead of the T20 final match to be played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Photo: OINN
Workers busy in making booths outside Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. Photo: OINN
Workers carry a checking booth outside Gaddafi Stadium ahead of Pak-Lanka T20 match. Photo: OINN
Lights installed at Ferozepur road ahead of the T20 final to be played at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: OINN
Personnel of Dolphin Force stand alert outside Gaddafi Stadium ahead of the final T20 match to be played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Photo: OINN
Personnel of Pakistan Rangers and Punjab Police stand alert outside Gaddafi Stadium ahead of the final T20 match to be played on Sunday. Photo: OINN
Army and police personnel deployed at Gaddafi Stadium ahead of Pak-Lanka T20 match. Photo: OINN
A worker installs walk-through gates outside the stadium. Photo: OINN
A van of Bomb Disposal Squad is standing outside Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: OINN
A worker installing CCTV camera at the Gaddafi Stadium ahead of Pak-Lanka T20 match. Photo: OINN
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A view of lighting at Ferozepur road ahead of the final T20. Photo: OINN
