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“PSL3 final will be held in Karachi" : Shahryar Khan

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shaharyar Khan on Tuesday said that the final of the third edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held in Karachi.

The 82-year-old was speaking at the inauguration of the VIP enclosure at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where arrangements are being made to host the final of this year’s PSL.

“After Lahore, PSL3 final will be held in Karachi,” said Shaharyar before further adding that the VIP enclosure is a gift by the PCB to PSL.


https://tribune.com.pk/story/1341817/psl3-final-held-karachi-pcb-chairman/
 
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Let's see if he remains true to his word, but note that this statement is coming from SK while Sethi is the person responsible for PSL and we all know Sethi's ego will come into play if the final is moved from his beloved Lahore.
 
Would worry more about the current final first.

In any case, its just rhetoric at the moment. With the situation as it is, no one knows what things will be like a year from now in Pakistan. Could be better, could be worse.

To put into context, final decision to okay Lahore was made 6 days before the final was to take place! So would rather take things step by step, and not make any big statements/promises in the media which are difficult to keep. But this is the PCB, and SK and Sethi are always looking to outdo each other.
 
Stating this so far out isn't really planning - it's just an irrelevant soundbyte for the media.
 
Man this uncle needs to control himself, the final in Lahore has not even been successfully completed and he wants to beat the drums for PSL 3
 
Let's see how the Lahore final goes first, shall we?

Talk about idiotic foretelling.
 
Bahria Town stadium is under construction. A very secure environment, if such a match ever happens
 
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar M Khan said on Tuesday the final of the second edition of Pakistan Super League in Lahore would foster national unity besides giving a tremendous boost to the ongoing efforts for the revival and betterment of the national cricket.

“It is the result of our years long efforts that we are going to stage a big cricket event (PSL final) on March 5 and we anticipate exciting cricket in the ultimate showdown,” he told media persons after inaugurating the newly constructed College Block End at the Gaddafi Stadium. Also present were PSL Chairman Najam Sethi and PCB Media Director Amjad Bhatti.

Shaharyar said that federal and provincial governments have extended all out cooperation and help for ensuring the successful holding of the final, and top class security measures are being taken to ensure the safety of the teams and players.

He said that the College Block End has a grand lounge, VIP boxes and media enclosures, which have been equipped with modern facilities for the working of the media.

“It (Block) is a gift of the PCB to the PSL administration and with the creation of this block, more facilities have been added to the Gaddafi Stadium, which is a world-known international arena,” he added.

He gave credit to the government and PSL Chairman Najam Sethi for making it possible that the final is being played in Lahore.

The PCB chairman said that the PSL final in Lahore would help in resumption of international cricket in Pakistan and it would serve as an effective medium to convince the foreign teams to visit Pakistan in near future.

To a question, he said that both the finalist teams of the event would have four foreign players each, whose names would be disclosed in a couple of days.

The PCB chairman said that an equal opportunity is being created for the people to witness the final as ten thousands seats have been allocated to Rs 500 ticket.

“We want that maximum cricket-lovers come to the ground and enjoy the game and that is why we have reserved ten thousands tickets to such people who can’t afford costly tickets,” he added.

Speaking on the occasion, Najam Sethi said that those who wish to witness the final must bring their original CNIC along with their tickets as there would be no entry into the stadium without the CNIC.

“Children under 18 years of age should be accompanied by a guardian,” he said.

Sethi said that the PSL final would be a history-making moment in the national cricket and its successful holding would motivate the foreign teams to play international cricket in Pakistan.

“It is not a final; it is going to be very important cricket event in our cricket history and the PCB and the PSL administrations are looking forward to its peaceful holding to build on its success, and further work hard to ensure the resumption of international cricket in Pakistan,” he said. – APP

https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2017/02/psl-final-to-be-history-making-moment-shaharyar/
 
The current stadium in Karachi is in very poor condition. What happened to Bahria Town Stadium in Karachi?
 
Would've made more sense to host the final in Karachi this year in light of the Lahore blasts, and host PSL3 final in Lahore.
 
Cricket stadium with capacity of 50,000 is currently under construction in Bahria Town which will be completed before the next year PSL.
 
Cricket stadium with capacity of 50,000 is currently under construction in Bahria Town which will be completed before the next year PSL.

Is this the stadium? :

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Looks rad, but a risky investment in a country that doesn't see the international game.
 
Cricket stadium with capacity of 50,000 is currently under construction in Bahria Town which will be completed before the next year PSL.

That's so out of the main city, you might get a Dubai like situation.


However, Pakistanis will still travel to the stadium if the match is held.
 
Is this the stadium? :

save_green_view_of_sports_city_karachi_bahria_town_250_sq_yard_plots_5980045484437699868.jpg


Looks rad, but a risky investment in a country that doesn't see the international game.

I would agree, however Bahria Town is one such a project that lives off these picturesque things and look at the long-term benefits of these stadiums and other vintage points.
 
Is this the stadium? :

Looks rad, but a risky investment in a country that doesn't see the international game.

No investment is risky if the money you are investing has not been earned through proper channels :afridi
 
Currently as of today Karachi is safer than Lahore anyway so it should have been held here. But obv Nooras work in different ways
 
Who made this guy the chairman? Is this the way a person of such a stature conducts himself infront of the media? Irresponsible statements galore.
 
That's so out of the main city, you might get a Dubai like situation.


However, Pakistanis will still travel to the stadium if the match is held.

These people have been made to starve for cricket or any sporting event from few years..They will jump into the sea if that's wt it takes to watch a cricket match.
 
These people have been made to starve for cricket or any sporting event from few years..They will jump into the sea if that's wt it takes to watch a cricket match.

Yeah even when matches were being held in Pakistan, Karachi was long deprived of international fixtures by the beloved PCB.
 
Is this the stadium? :

save_green_view_of_sports_city_karachi_bahria_town_250_sq_yard_plots_5980045484437699868.jpg


Looks rad, but a risky investment in a country that doesn't see the international game.

It would be awesome to hold matches in this stadium one day but it definitely will not be next year. The stadium is currently not being constructed. The surrounding houses etc are being built, and once those are finished is when you will see the stadium. The stadium is at least 3 years away if not more. So if it is held in Karachi next year it will definitely be nation stadium.
 
All this guy does is run to the media with stupid stuff. Let the final be played first.
 
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