PSL 8: Massive setback for the league amid ongoing financial crisis in Pakistan

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PSL 8: Massive setback for the league amid ongoing financial crisis in Pakistan


Image Source : INSTAGRAM (@PSL) PSL 8 in hassle amid ongoing financial crisis in Pakistan

PSL 8: The PCB and the cricketers of Pakistan have at all times taken lots of satisfaction in the Pakistan Super League and have usually credited it for the enchancment in their cricketing construction and gamers. The eighth season of the Pakistan Super League is presently underway and 12 matches have been performed to this point. Multan Sultans are presently at the prime of the leaderboard with 8 factors from 5 matches. On the different hand, Quetta Gladiators are at the backside of the desk with 2 factors from 4 video games.

PSL 8 has confronted a large setback amid the ongoing financial crisis in Pakistan. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has known as for an emergency assembly with all the collaborating franchises. Reportedly, the PCB is mulling over the prospects of shifting the remaining matches of the league to Karachi. Much to PCB’s woes, they’ve obtained a hefty invoice of Rs 500 million from the provincial authorities. The matches that had been to be hosted by Lahore and Rawalpindi may be moved to Karachi. PCB is citing causes associated to cost-cutting behind their determination.

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Sources have revealed that the Sindh authorities expenses virtually nothing from PCB to host the PSL matches. This time round the PCB has paid Rs. 50 million for meals, however the Punjab authorities has additionally requested the Pakistan Cricket Board to pay the remaining quantity which stands someplace round Rs 450 million. PCB’s assembly with the PSL franchise is scheduled to happen on February 24, 2023. Karachi had a complete of 9 PSL matches to host. The metropolitan metropolis may host its final match on February 24, 2023. Home group Karachi Kings will conflict with Multan Sultans at the National Bank Cricket Arena (NBCA). 

Rawalpindi was all set to host 11 matches for this season. The playoffs and ultimate of the Pakistan Super League can be performed at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on March 19, 2023.

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