Pakistan Super League (PSL) changed the history of international cricket in the country for many different reasons.
One of the many included the presence of international players in Pakistan, bringing back the game to cricket enthusiasts.
However, the introduction of the new T10 Cricket League has raised a few concerns for PSL franchises and their owners.
The franchises seem to be upset with Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) extended support to the new 10-over game format.
A credible source has mentioned to Geo that the franchises believe PCB shouldn’t support a product that can create issues for PSL and jeopardize the business and its potential.
“We have conveyed this to chairman PCB Najam Sethi previously, and we are planning to do that again,” said an official of a franchise on condition of anonymity.
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According to the source, 3 franchises are displeased with the board, while the management of PSL team, Karachi Kings, claim that PSL franchises have no issues with the newly launched T-Ten Cricket League, which will be played in Sharjah next month.
“We didn’t want a league where Pakistani players participate without the involvement of Pakistani owners, now Pakistani owners are there, so we are okay with the league, as are the other franchise,” Karachi Kings official
Sources add that the concerned franchises had approached PCB and asked that Pakistani players shouldn’t be allowed to participate in the league.
“It was understood earlier that Pakistani players will not take part in the league and PCB will not support the idea, the sudden change of mind is astonishing,” said another franchise.
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