KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 matches in the port city will continue as scheduled, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and all six franchises of the agreed late Friday night.
After the attack on the Karachi police chief's office earlier in the day, doubts were raised on the future of scheduled the PSL 8 matches in the metropolis.
However, an emergency meeting was called by the PCB which was attended by franchise representatives. In the meeting, the cricket board, in consultation with security agencies and the provincial government, took franchises into confidence.
As a result, they all agreed to continue with the ongoing edition of the PSL as per schedule in Karachi.
As per the schedule, Karachi Kings will take on Quetta Gladiators at National Bank Cricket Arena today (Saturday). Peshawar Zalmi's squad will also arrive in the city early today in line with the schedule.
Karachi will host back-to-back matches on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The last match in the port city will take place on February 26.
It must be noted here that when the attack took place, Quetta and Lahore Qalandars were practising in the city's stadium. Both the teams stayed inside the stadium until security clearance.
Most notable victories of Younis include a gold medal at the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran
PCB drops left-handed opener from white-ball squads, excludes him from 12-month contract list
Real Madrid did not attend Ballon d'Or ceremony as they perceive Rodri's win as snub of Vinicius
PCB chief meets both captain Muhammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Agha ahead of team's series in Australia and...
36-year-old is now set to be wicketkeeping, fielding coach for T20 series against Pakistan next month
" it is clear that Ballon d'Or-UEFA does not respect Real Madrid," says club in statement
