Cricket ground to be built in Maldives with Pakistan's assistance

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that an agreement has been reached to build a cricket ground in the Maldives as free aid from the Government of Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference today, the President said the project aligns with the government's aim to develop sports in the country. "A cricket stadium gifted by the Government of Pakistan as free aid. The cricket stadium will also be built very quickly," the President said. The cricket ground is planned to be built in Gulhi Fagandu. This aid was secured under an agreement between the Maldives and Pakistan during the President's recent visit to Pakistan to facilitate the development of Maldivian sports. The Sports Ministry informed PSM News that a team from Pakistan is scheduled to arrive within this year to conduct the necessary studies before construction begins. Maldivian cricketers have long faced a lack of an adequate standard cricket ground, requiring them to camp in countries like Sri Lanka for international tournament preparation. The establishment of this new ground is expected to alleviate these long-standing concerns.