Possible Venues for PSL’s Opening 15 Matches: South Africa or UAE
The PSL governing council concluded its meeting on Tuesday, as reported by Samaa TV. Following deliberations, it was decided that the domestic PSL tournament would run from February 8 to March 24, 2024. This significant decision was promptly communicated by the PCB to both sponsors and production staff. Additionally, the council discussed potential venues for the opening 15 matches, contemplating the feasibility of hosting these initial fixtures in either South Africa or the UAE.
PSL likely to be held from Feb 8 to Mar 24
PSL first 15 matches – File
The initial 15 matches of PSL’s ninth season might move to UAE or South Africa due to the impending general elections.
On Tuesday, Samaa TV reported that the PSL governing council meeting had come to an end. The council decided to hold the domestic PSL tournament from February 8 to March 24 PSL 2024 News. The PCB informed the sponsors and production staff regarding this decision.
However, Samaa TV sources claimed that due to the general elections, holding the initial stage of the PSL in Pakistan is impossible. Therefore, Zaka Ashraf, the PCB management committee chairman, suggested holding the tournament abroad, but the PSL franchises had reservations about it. They advocated for hosting the PSL in Pakistan, considering it the country’s brand.
The franchises also argued that holding the tournament abroad would increase the expenses. They decided to seek permission to hold the PSL in Pakistan and would consider holding it abroad only if the interior ministry failed to provide security during the elections.
Is PCB holding PSL 2024 in Dubai?
Sources revealed in September that the PCB was considering hosting the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Dubai. The decision stemmed from the anticipated general elections in the country and aimed to curtail the expenses of local administrations.
However, the franchises were not in favor of changing the venue for the marquee tournament. The PSL franchises requested an important meeting of the PSL governing body, which took place on September 25.
Samaa TV Sources familiar with the development said that the franchises had reservations about delays in matters related to the tournament. The commitments of foreign cricketers with other leagues also left the franchises concerned.