BPL 2023: The Pakistani players, who are taking part in the ongoing BPL had previously been told to ensure their return to Pakistan by February 2. Now they have been allowed to participate in the Bangladesh Premier League till February 8. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision is only applicable to those players who are not part of the upcoming Pakistan Super League(PSL) exhibition match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators in Quetta. Follow BPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
PSL 2023: PCB makes BIG U-TURN, CEO Najam Sethi extends BPL 2023 NOC until February 8, PSL Exhibition Match stars set to return on Thursday – Follow LIVE Updates
Players who are set to take part in the exhibition match on February 5 have been asked to return to Pakistan by February 2. Earlier, PCB advised all the players to return to the country eleven days before the PSL 8 starts in Multan. The PCB said that it has recalled the players who would be playing in PSL 8 due to the request of the franchises who urged for their return.
Notably, top players of the national T20 side including Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Naseem Shah, along with others, are participating in BPL 2023.
PSL 2023: PCB makes BIG U-TURN, CEO Najam Sethi extends BPL 2023 NOC until February 8, PSL Exhibition Match stars set to return on Thursday – Follow LIVE Updates
PCB chairman Najam Sethi instructed all players that their participation in the exhibition match scheduled in Quetta is mandatory. Sethi said “It’s our contractual right that whenever we want our players, we can call them back anytime from anywhere. This happens all around the world. I know they want to earn money by completing their contract, but we need them to fulfill our national interest.”
Meanwhile, the opening ceremony of PSL 8 will be held in Multan on February 13. The tournament opener will be played between 2021 winners Multan Sultans and defending champions Lahore Qalandars. closing ceremony and final will be played on March 19 in Lahore, which will also host play-offs.
Lahore Qalandars will be eyeing to become the first side to win back-to-back titles. Whereas Islamabad United will aim to become the most successful side by lifting the trophy thrice. Rawalpindi will stage 11 fixtures, Karachi and Lahore will host nine matches each, whereas Multan will have five home games.
PSL 2023: PCB makes BIG U-TURN, CEO Najam Sethi extends BPL 2023 NOC until February 8, PSL Exhibition Match stars set to return on Thursday – Follow LIVE Updates
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