KARACHI: The 8th edition of the Pakistan Super League known as the PSL, which has become the hallmark of Pakistan around the world, is starting in Paris, Multan.
After the opening ceremony at the Multan Stadium, the defending champion Lahore Qalandars will face the 2021 winner Multan Sultans, 11 matches of the event consisting of 34 matches will be played at the Pindi Stadium in Rawalpindi, while 9, 9 matches will be held in Lahore and Karachi and 5 matches will be held in Multan. It is fixed.
In PSL 8, a total of 36 foreign players will also show the essence of their skills along with the leading cricketers of the country.
Under the program, the teams of Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans and Islamabad United will play 5 matches on their home grounds, while the final of the tournament will be played on March 19 at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. Fans will be interested in cricket.
Famous singers Asim Azhar, Shay Gill, Faris Safi will perform the magic of their voices in the official anthem of the eighth edition. Spider cameras and buggy cameras are also in action to provide the best broadcast facilities to the fans during the league matches. In PSL 8, 9 matches will be held in Karachi, in which 8 matches will be played at night and one match will be played during the day.
The most annoying thing for the spectators will be the non-availability of shuttle service
The most painful thing for the spectators during PSL 8 will be the non-availability of shuttle service, highly informed sources say that during the previous cricket matches, the owners of the shuttle service vehicles provided the services for non-payment of dues. Refused to do.
Due to the non-availability of shuttle service, the spectators who come on foot will have to cover several miles, for the elderly, women, children and disabled people, it will be no less than bringing a lion. The inattention on the part of the district administration and the Sindh government is regrettable.
Chief Minister’s keen interest in cricket
Due to the keen interest of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in cricket, the provincial government has played an important role in making the cricket matches in Karachi successful by cooperating with the PCB in the past.
However, due to some reasons, the Sindh government had taken a cold stance, but after the meeting of PCB Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi with the Chief Minister in the past days, the tension was removed, but due to the fact that some elements did not fulfill their nefarious interests, a Again trying to create an atmosphere of coldness.
Due to swings in security arrangements, citizens are victims of violence
The people of Karachi have a deep passion for the game of cricket, but unfortunately, in recent times, due to security measures, the citizens have become victims of a lot of mischief due to changes in the arrangements on the occasion of the matches played at the National Stadium.
Especially on these occasions, due to the disruption of the traffic system, the citizens are suffering from severe problems and are in dire straits. Obstacles are also causing mental anguish for them.
The open gutters around the stadium are making a mockery of the administration’s stubbornness
People watching PSL matches will have to walk through the hedge of thorns to reach the stadium, especially children, old people and women will be at risk. .
Before the cricket matches held in the past, the attention of the relevant institutions will be diverted to this gym, but it did not reach anyone’s ears. A heath deck will be set up in the PMC.
On the occasion of PSL, Karachi administration kept quiet
Despite declaring Karachi as the city of cricket, like the visits of England and New Zealand cricket teams, the Karachi administration has kept quiet on the occasion of PSL. has gone
A positive message can be given regarding the city on the occasion of the arrival of foreign players and guests, hoardings, cards and banners have been avoided at important places in the city, but the Commissioner Karachi has remained silent in this regard. Is.
The first match will be played on February 14 at National Stadium Karachi
The first match at National Stadium will be played between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi on February 14, second match between Karachi Kings and Islamabad on February 16, third match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi on February 18, fourth match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandar on February 19, The fifth match between Quetta Gladiator and Peshawar Zalmi on February 21, the sixth match between Lahore Qalandar and Quetta Gladiator on February 23, the seventh match between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United on February 24, the eighth match between Quetta Gladiator and Islamabad United on February 24 and the one-day match on February 26 in Karachi. It will be played between Kings and Multan Sultans.
The fans who use the stadium are afraid of severe difficulties
In relation to PSL 8, the sports fans who go to the stadium to watch the matches played in Karachi, especially those who come with their families, are afraid of facing severe difficulties. This time the facility of parking vehicles will not be available at the three major parking lots.
Among them, Hakeem Saeed Ground, Karachi Expo Center and Stadium located on University Road
Ghareeb Nawaz Football Ground is included on Yum Road, the authorities and officials have provided the parking facility to the people coming to the parking place only at China Ground, Parking at PSB Coaching Center is only for VIPs. Will be available.
There is a fear of disrupting the traffic system by providing parking for a large number of vehicles at only one place. The people who have also have to keep their lives in the palm of their hand.
Medical and other staff will also suffer from problems along with the patients and doctors coming to the two big hospitals located on Stadium Road, while it will not be possible for the traffic police to control the situation, due to which incidents of fighting and looting will also take place. There may be problems in maintaining peace and order.