Akram went on to rank IPL as the world’s number one league.
Ahead of the 2026 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the tournament caught the attention of the world with a roadshow at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
The roadshow featured two star-studded sessions. While first one included PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, former cricketers Wasim Akram and Ramiz Raja, and PSL CEO Salman Naseer, the second session saw Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Sahibzada Farhan, and Akram taking the stage.
The highlight of the event was Akram taking a dig at the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Pakistan pace legend lauded the PSL for being short, fast, and exciting, contrasting it with IPL seasons lasting more than two months.
However, Akram still went on to rank IPL as the world’s number one league while putting PSL at the second spot.
“The best thing about PSL is that it lasts for 34 days or a bit more next year. It’s not three months long like other leagues. Bachay bade ho jate hai, woh league khatam hi nahi hoti (Kids grow up by the time those leagues end—they just never seem to finish),” Akram said at the roadshow event.
He added, “PSL is the number two league in the world. It provides great entertainment for fans. Most importantly, it gives our local players the opportunity to shine.”
During the event, Naqvi vowed to make PSL the world’s number one league, emphasizing that the competition’s aim is not just to entertain but to groom the next generation of cricket stars.
“My vision is to make PSL the number one league in the world,” the PCB chairman said.
Former PCB chief Ramiz also hailed the PSL for giving young Pakistani players an opportunity to rub shoulders with international stars.
“PSL is promoting Pakistan cricket. Young players get a chance to play with international cricketers; this is a proud moment for all Pakistanis,” Ramiz said.