Organisers of the upcoming tri-nation cricket series in Sharjah have decided to allocate separate seating enclosures for Pakistani and Afghan fans in a bid to ensure crowd safety.

 

The move comes ahead of highly anticipated matches between Pakistan and Afghanistan, whose cricketing rivalry has intensified in recent years.

 

According to reports, the decision to separate fan sections follows previous incidents where matches between the two nations saw clashes and disorder among spectators.

 

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, with a capacity of 16,000, is expected to see a large turnout of both Pakistani and Afghan fans. If implemented, the policy will restrict ticket sales to designated seating areas for each group throughout the tournament.

 

The tri-series also features the UAE as the third team and will serve as a preparatory event ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup. Officials are expected to make a formal announcement regarding the crowd management plan soon.

 

The tri-nation series is set to begin on August 29, with the opening match between Pakistan and Afghanistan.