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PSL final won’t be held anywhere else other than Karachi: Sethi assures

The third edition of Pakistan Super League is ongoing in United Arab Emirates, with two of its playoff matches are scheduled for Lahore and the final match announced for Karachi.

By Web Desk
March 05, 2018

KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board chairperson Najam Sethi on Monday declared that the final match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) will not be held anywhere else other than Karachi.

The third edition of Pakistan Super League is ongoing in United Arab Emirates, with two of its playoff matches are scheduled for Lahore and the final match announced for Karachi.

The PCB chairperson was on a promised visit to the Karachi National Stadium to review the renovations undertaken there.

Responding to media men queries concerning venue for the final, the PCB chief forbade of repetitive questions regarding the final of the PSL-3, adding that the final if not in Karachi, will not be held anywhere else.

During a press conference later that day, he spoke of the renovations that have been embarked at urgent pace. He appreciated that the ground overcame the renovation within a span of four months which generally would required two years.

He said that the International Security Company has forwarded a report to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that all PSL franchisers are ready to come to Pakistan this year.

Responding to concerns about the tickets, he said the management is keen to make the online purchase of tickets available for all this year.

He confirmed that the sale will open on March 15 and the minimum price for the ticket will be Rs.1000 and the maximum cost will be Rs.12,000, providing with more conveniences.

Sindh Police launches precautionary regulations for PSL final

In the meantime, Sindh Police has also geared up precautionary measures that all commercial centers, hotels and offices on route of Karsaz Road will remain shut on the day of finals.

According to police, commercial building and shops will remain closed for 24 hours, starting from March 25 at 6:00 am, adding that the curb will be imposed on all buildings that report to Bahadurabad Police Station.

It is also announced that stringent measures will be taken on violations of the regulations.