The opening ceremony for the eighth version of the much-awaited Pakistan Super League (PSL) kicked off on Monday on the Multan Cricket Stadium.
The ceremony, which started with a half-hour delay, started with singer Aima Baig — clad in an ethereal white robe — performing the nationwide anthem.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Najam Sethi, who’s heading a panel governing the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) affairs until a md is elected, confirmed off a big reproduction of the PSL8 trophy.
“Next year we will go to Quetta and Peshawar,” he stated, including that the PSL had given many belongings to the nation and change into a supply of happiness for the nation.
Sethi requested a charged crowd who they might assist in tonight’s opening match.
Sahir Ali Bagga and Baig then took the stage for his or her singing efficiency.
They have been adopted up by Asim Azhar, Faris Shafi and Shae Gill who carried out the official PSL eight anthem.
Instantly after the ceremony concludes, the primary match of the event is about to be performed between the Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars.
Led by Pakistan’s star wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan, Multan boast a batting-heavy core of gamers that includes Australia’s Tim David, South African Rilee Rossouw, his compatriot David Miller and West Indies veteran Kieran Pollard.
Into its eighth season, the HBL Pakistan Super League is about to function at its most potential. For the primary time since its inaugural version in 2016, the nation’s flagship franchise T20 event can be held throughout 4 dwelling venues.
The final time it was meant to be so was in 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic introduced the season to a halt earlier than it was accomplished later that yr behind closed doorways.
The earlier version of the PSL was additionally held in Pakistan in its entirety however all matches have been performed throughout Karachi and Lahore solely. This yr, along with the 2 metropolises, Multan and Rawalpindi may also be within the fray, which might imply 4 of the six sides in Multan Sultans, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings and Islamabad United will take pleasure in dwelling benefit. Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators, alternatively, should do with out the backing of dwelling supporters.
