[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Considering the high level of tension in Lahore, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the first playoff of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans will take place as planned.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. today.
Due to the severe circumstances in Lahore, all four teams’ practise sessions were cancelled on Tuesday night.
The Qalandars led by Shaheen and the Sultans led by Rizwan were slated to train at Gaddafi Stadium. At the same time, Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United were scheduled to practise at the LCCA ground.
According to PCB sources, the board and security authorities are closely watching the situation and have taken all necessary precautions to safeguard the players’ and officials’ safety.
Considering the stressful scenario, the PCB has finished all match preparations.
The board has worked extensively to ensure that the playoffs operate well and has taken all essential precautions to ensure the safety and security of all those participating.
Read More:Â PSL 2023: Babar Azam scores his fastest T20I half-century
Najam Sethi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s management committee, appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday to provide adequate security to teams and supporters for the forthcoming Pakistan Super League playoffs in Lahore.
Sethi turned to Twitter to emphasise the need of protecting the brand image of Pakistan’s biggest event.
“Mohsin Naqvi, PSL 8 multi-million dollar final on 19 March will be played before 25k people at Gaddafi Stadium & 100m across the globe. This is Pakistan’s finest showcase. Punjab government must ensure failsafe security & smooth traffic flow to facilitate people’s access to the stadium,” he tweeted.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
