NCA, LCCA grounds finally get the upgrade

Work has officially started on upgrading two of Pakistan's key cricket facilities.

Work has officially started on upgrading two of Pakistan’s key cricket facilities. Both the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and the LCCA ground are set to receive major upgrades, bringing them closer to international standards.

According to sources, the first step has already begun. The boundary wall that separates the NCA and LCCA grounds is being taken down. This is expected to open up the space for a larger, more connected training hub.

Once the wall is cleared, work will begin on a new pavilion at the LCCA ground. The pavilion will come equipped with modern facilities. The ground’s drainage system is also getting an upgrade as part of the same project.

The National Cricket Academy itself is set for a bigger transformation. Sources say a modern gym will be added. A swimming pool is also part of the plan. Along with these, new training and rehabilitation facilities will be built specifically for national cricketers.

Once finished, both grounds are expected to offer training facilities on par with international standards. Officials believe this upgrade will make a real difference in how players train and prepare going forward. Fitness levels, recovery, and overall match readiness are all expected to improve as a result.

This move comes at a time when Pakistan cricket has faced repeated calls for better domestic infrastructure. Many current players have had to look abroad for facilities like rehabilitation centers and proper swimming pools. A setup like this could help change that.

Combining the NCA and LCCA grounds into one upgraded space is also expected to simplify things for coaches and support staff. Managing schedules, monitoring fitness, and coordinating training sessions should become easier with everything centralized in one location.

So far, no official timeline has been announced for when the project will be completed. Still, the early progress, especially the wall coming down, suggests that the plan is already moving forward without unnecessary delays.

If everything goes as planned, this could turn out to be one of the more meaningful infrastructure upgrades for Pakistan cricket in recent memory. Giving players access to modern training resources at home, instead of depending on facilities overseas, could go a long way in supporting long-term player development.

For now, all eyes remain on how quickly the project moves from demolition to full completion.