Pakistan Cricket Board thanks Karachi for PSL7 support

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday thanked the people of Karachi along with the civilian administration and security agencies for making the first 15 HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches a huge success.
A professional Twenty20 cricket league that annually brings together six teams representing different Pakistani cities, the PSL was first played in the United Arab Emirates in 2016.
The league’s seventh edition began in Karachi on January 27.
After the first 15 and highly thrilling matches played in the country’s commercial capital, the tournament has moved to Lahore for its second phase where the first match will be played between defending champions Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi on February 10.
“On behalf of the PCB, I want to thank all civil and security agencies who created and delivered a safe and secure environment for all participants,” said the tournament director Salman Naseer. “Their outstanding arrangements and measures were closely followed abroad and played a part in Cricket Australia confirming their tour of Pakistan for three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I. I also want to congratulate the spectators who, despite being in small numbers, created an ambiance and atmosphere that rocked the National Stadium.”
He said every boundary, wicket and achievement was wholeheartedly appreciated which reflected people’s passion for the game.
Naseer recognized that children under 12 years of age missed the action due to the coronavirus restrictions, though he hoped that they would be allowed to enter the stadium during the tour of the Australian cricket team.
“The PCB values and respects its fans, and will always continue to create opportunities for them to enjoy and be part of our successful journey,” he continued.
The PSL is scheduled to continue till February 27 when the final match will be played between two top tournament teams.