Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani has on Saturday (June 26) assured the passionate Pakistan cricket supporters that the next edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2022 will be staged in front of local fans after successfully hosting the second half of PSL 2021 in the UAE.

He also congratulated the PSL staff, six franchises and all the commercial partners after the successful completion of the PSL 06 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Mani said in an official release said: “I assure the passionate Pakistan cricket supporters that the next edition of the Pakistan Super League in 2022 will be staged in Pakistan and in front of our people. Planning for next year's event will start as early as July and by the final quarter of the year, I am hopeful that we may be able to share complete details with our fans so that they can start planning to attend the gathering of some of the most accomplished cricketers at one of the most followed cricket league tournaments.”

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He further added, “Nonetheless, I am delighted that despite being unable to attend the matches in Abu Dhabi, the fans and supporters continued to wholeheartedly back, encourage and appreciate the event, players and their favourite teams, which resulted in increased eyeballs and impressive digital numbers. The PCB has always valued its fans and supporters and understands their contribution to the growth of the sport.”

The PCB chief signed off by saying about the international season, “Taking into consideration that we as a nation have collectively and successfully managed the Covid-19 pandemic, I remain confident and optimistic that all our cricket in the 2021-22 season in which New Zealand, England, West Indies and Australia will also visit Pakistan, will be played in front of our fans.”

(With ANI Inputs)