‘Players ready to play in Pakistan should be signed’

LAHORE: Former Test cricketer and head coach of NCA Mushtaq Ahmed Wednesday said that Pakistan Super League has gained the status of one of the world’s top T20 leagues and only those foreign players should be the part of next editions who sign a contract to play in Pakistan.

“It was quite unfortunate that leading foreign players opted out of the Pakistan leg of PSL while undermining the strength of their respective side and dented their prospects for the title,” he told APP.

He added that the PSL is now a world’s known T20 cricket brand and there is no need to give extra money to the foreign players, other than the contract amount, in case they play matches in Pakistan.“Only those foreign players be part of the next edition of the PSL who sign contract to fulfill their commitment to play matches in Pakistan,” he said.

In response to a question, he said those franchises which are offering extra amount to play in Pakistan are not setting a good trend, adding that foreign players should be paid according to the contracts, no matter where they will be playing.

The former cricketer was of the view the PSL has established itself as a top cricket league and even if foreign players are not willing to participate in it the spectators will still throng the stadiums.