Pakistan Super League to Proceed Without Spectators in Limited Venues Amid Austerity Drive
The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will take place without spectators and matches will be restricted to Karachi and Lahore, in line with the government's austerity measures, with the PCB compensating franchises for financial losses, and officials warning players against joining the IPL.
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PSL 2026 behind closed doors; Mohsin Naqvi warns of action against players joining IPL
Pakistan Super League 2026 will commence on March 26 behind closed doors due to regional tensions, with matches limited to Karachi and Lahore. The Pakistan Cricket Board cited government austerity measures, not security fears, for the decision. The tournament's opening ceremony has been canceled, and refunds will be issued to ticket holders.
By TOI SPORTS DESK
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Sunday that the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) would go ahead sans spectators while matches would be held only in Karachi and Lahore in line with the government’s austerity drive. The tournament, which is set to begin on March 26, will feature eight teams and 44 matches. It was initially scheduled to be held across six venues — Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Multan, Peshawar, and Faisalabad. However, addressing a press ...
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PCB to compensate franchises for financial losses caused by the absence of crowds, says Mohsin Naqvi
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