ISLAMABAD – Eight matches of Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) 2019 editionwill be played in the country.

The decision was taken during a meeting between the officials of PakistanCricket Board and PSL franchises in Lahore on Tuesday.

Earlier, it was reported that the board was looking to host the PSLentirely in Pakistan. The idea was considered due to an increase in numberof T20 leagues being hosted in the United Arab Emirates. However, themeeting decided against it.

The officials also discussed the delay in payments by the league franchises.

Pakistan hosted the final of PSL 2017 in Lahore and two eliminators of PSL2018 were held in Lahore and the final was played in Karachi.