Investors take keen interest in purchase of PSL’s two new franchises

Investors attending the Pakistan Super League-11’s (PSL-11) historic road show at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London have shown deep interest in the purchase of two new franchises, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, on the other hand, has thanked the Almighty Allah for the success of the event.

He has also thanked the ground’s management for that. 

Naqvi has termed the interest taken by investors in the purchase of two franchises a good omen.

He has said that he is committed to making the league a big international brand. 

This milestone, he has gone on to say, is not only a matter of honour and prestige for the PCB, but also for the peace-loving and sport loving Pakistan.

On Monday, 24News TV channel reported that the PCB chairman had vowed to make the PSL the number one league of the world.

During a panel discussion at the league’s road show in London, the PCB chairman, who also holds the portfolio of the interior minister, said that concerts would be held across the country every week leading up to the opening of the PSL-11.

He said that both the PCB and the PSL were working closely for the betterment of cricket in the country. “We faced all types of challenges while working for the betterment of the game,” he added.

Naqvi said those investing in the PSL benefitted immensely.

The PCB chairman announced that a cricket stadium would be built in Islamabad. “For me, Pakistan comes first,” he said, adding, “Bidding for the upcoming edition of the PSL will be transparent.”

He said that Pakistani cricketers had immense talent. “In the PSL, young talented players get an opportunity to hone their skills,” he said.

Besides Naqvi, Ramiz Raja, Wasim Akram, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Sahibzada Farhan and Salman Naseer also participated in the panel discussion.

Speaking on the occasion, Wasim Akram said that the league was providing opportunities to the local lads to showcase their talent. “The PSL has also led to the promotion of the game in the country,” he added.

Babar Azam said he had a great time playing in the PSL. “I have always concentrated on my game,” he said, adding, “Senior players have always guided me.”

Haris Rauf said playing for Pakistan was an honour for him.

This is for the first time in the history of the PSL that the league’s road show has been held at Lords’ Cricket Ground.

 Reporter: Wasim Ahmad