The PSL franchises are expressing growing concern as the Pakistan CricketBoard (PCB) considers two proposed schedules for the ninth edition, withundecided venues.
The delay is attributed to impending general elections, prompting asuggestion to move the competition to the UAE, though no final decision hasbeen made. The PCB, favoring collaborative decisions with franchises, hassought government guidance. Two schedules, both including matches inPakistan, have been drafted.
Javed Afridi, Zalmi’s owner, desires Peshawar as a host city and hasformally communicated this to the PCB. Finalizing dates and venues iscrucial for broadcast and production deals. The tournament is set to beginon February 18th in Lahore, with the final planned for Karachi on March19th.
There’s a pending decision on whether PSL matches will be held in Pakistanor the UAE, as franchise owners have differing opinions on the matter.
