By Zainab Shafiq 
The Pakistan Super League (PSL), the country’s premier cricket tournament, is set to kick off its eighth edition in February, with matches scheduled to take place in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan. In a move to engage fans from across the country, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that Quetta will also be included as a venue, pending security clearance.
To drum up excitement in Quetta, the PCB has planned an exhibition match between the Quetta Gladiators and the Peshawar Zalmi on February 5th, observed as “Kashmir Day” across the country. The match will be held at Bugti Stadium, which has been undergoing development work to bring it up to international standards.
The PCB is working on a budget for the exhibition match and is in consultation with security officials to ensure that fans in Quetta can enjoy high-quality cricket action. The Gladiators’ representative has confirmed that their full-strength Pakistani players will be available for the exhibition match against the Zalmi.
This match marks a historic moment for Quetta fans, who have been eagerly waiting to see their home team play in the city. The PCB’s move to include Quetta as a venue for the PSL is a positive step towards engaging fans across the country. Former Test captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and current national skipper Babar Azam are expected to lead their respective teams in the exhibition match.
With the PSL set to be a thrilling tournament, fans can look forward to exciting matches featuring some of the world’s best cricket players. The PCB’s efforts to make the tournament more inclusive and accessible to fans from across the country are worth appreciating.
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