DUBAI: Due to logistical and operational challenges Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to shift the three scheduled matches in Lahore to Karachi.
“All eight PSL matches are likely to be held in Karachi now. PCB will make a final announcement soon,” media reports stated.
After the tension between Pakistan and India, the matches are shifted to Karachi.
Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah said that “We are ready to host all the matches”.
PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said that “Due to the recent and prevailing uncertainty, we felt it critical to make a decisive decision at this juncture. Ensuring all matches are played in Pakistan falls in line with our vision to take all eight matches of the HBL PSL 2019 matches to the people of Pakistan” he added “This has been a difficult and tough decision, which has been taken following discussion and consultation with all the franchisees and service providers to ensure certainty and clarity on the event as well as delivery of the remaining matches as per the PCB’s own very high standards.