It’s an undeniable fact that this is the the time for cricket fervour as PSL begun last week. The country’s biggest singers sang songs, team players were selected. But, while PSL has its own pull, as Pakistan Cricket hits the hallmark of celebrating 70 years, Pakistan Cricket Board is teaming up with Two-time Academy Award-winning film-maker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy for a documentary film.

A press statement noted, “Produced by SOC Films and spearheaded by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Pakistan’s 70 years of Cricket chronicles the nation’s passion for the game, beginning with Pakistan’s debut match in 1952 and culminating with the creation of one of the world’s biggest cricketing leagues, the Pakistan Super League [PSL].

The documentary pays tribute to those trail blazers whose performances put Pakistan firmly on the sporting map, as well as those players who carried a torch to ensure that no cricketing tournament is ever complete without the ‘Green Shirts’.

In the press statement, Pakistan’s Oscar-winning filmmaker, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy noted, “Pakistan’s passion for cricket is unmatched. As a fan of our team, I too have gone through the rollercoaster of emotions that are a trademark of our association with this sport. Therefore, it was a joy to be able to tell this story and share it with the world.”