Abdullah719
T20I Captain
- Joined
- Apr 16, 2013
- Runs
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Najam Sethi speaking today at a presser:
"Let me repeat what I have said before, the PSL final will take place in Karachi on the 25th of March"
"Our team has put in exemplary work in preparing the stadium"
"What could have taken 2 years to do has been accomplished in 4 months (at the NSK)"
"Most of the work is 99-100% complete and a few minor things are under testing stage"
"I will come back on 15th March and by that time, 100% of the targeted work will be completed"
"This was handled like a national cause which is why it was completed on time, otherwise it would have taken longer"
"The difference between last year and this year is that the foreign players are generally satisfied (with security in Pakistan) as the international security companies have given good briefings; The recent security report by Reg Dickason was so positive that I felt like sharing it with you but these are ICC related issues and we have to keep it confidential"
"That report has gone to FICA and other boards too and generally speaking its a green light for Karachi and Lahore"
"As far as the issue of foreign player participation is concerned, we have made all types of arrangements; so those who wish to back out at the last moment, we have backups available for them"
"The difference is that last year foreign players werent satisfied (with security) but this year generally speaking and have also signed contracts with us to say that they will play (in Pakistan)"
"The franchises were also not happy (with security) last year and there were doubts in their minds as well but this year, all franchises are with us and are ready and they want the semi finals in Lahore and final in Karachi"
"The way there is demand for tickets, it seems we need a capacity for 50,000 people here at NSK instead of 25,000"
"We dont want the ticketsales to be a long drawn out affair so tentatively tickets will be on sale from 15th March"
"Cheapest tickets will be PKR 1000 and most expensive will be PKR 12,000 as it was last year in final"
"Tickets will also be available for those who cannot use the internet"
"The ECB had said that the Afghanistan wanted to hold their T20 league at a time when Australia/NZ was visiting UAE for a series with Pakistan and that was not acceptable to us"
"I told them that if this is what you want to do that's fine, we will find another place to play but seems that they got the message"
"During my recent trip the ECB reps said that they would sit down with us and come up with dates such that they dont conflict with our schedule"
"West Indies have confirmed that they will play 3 matches - but there is a slight change so that instead of 29,30 and 1st April, they will now play on 1st, 2nd and 4th April"
"We have an agreement with West Indies to play in Lahore but would you all like to see them play in Karachi too?"
"If you do, then give me 1-2 days and I will give (this) a push"
"Let me repeat what I have said before, the PSL final will take place in Karachi on the 25th of March"
"Our team has put in exemplary work in preparing the stadium"
"What could have taken 2 years to do has been accomplished in 4 months (at the NSK)"
"Most of the work is 99-100% complete and a few minor things are under testing stage"
"I will come back on 15th March and by that time, 100% of the targeted work will be completed"
"This was handled like a national cause which is why it was completed on time, otherwise it would have taken longer"
"The difference between last year and this year is that the foreign players are generally satisfied (with security in Pakistan) as the international security companies have given good briefings; The recent security report by Reg Dickason was so positive that I felt like sharing it with you but these are ICC related issues and we have to keep it confidential"
"That report has gone to FICA and other boards too and generally speaking its a green light for Karachi and Lahore"
"As far as the issue of foreign player participation is concerned, we have made all types of arrangements; so those who wish to back out at the last moment, we have backups available for them"
"The difference is that last year foreign players werent satisfied (with security) but this year generally speaking and have also signed contracts with us to say that they will play (in Pakistan)"
"The franchises were also not happy (with security) last year and there were doubts in their minds as well but this year, all franchises are with us and are ready and they want the semi finals in Lahore and final in Karachi"
"The way there is demand for tickets, it seems we need a capacity for 50,000 people here at NSK instead of 25,000"
"We dont want the ticketsales to be a long drawn out affair so tentatively tickets will be on sale from 15th March"
"Cheapest tickets will be PKR 1000 and most expensive will be PKR 12,000 as it was last year in final"
"Tickets will also be available for those who cannot use the internet"
"The ECB had said that the Afghanistan wanted to hold their T20 league at a time when Australia/NZ was visiting UAE for a series with Pakistan and that was not acceptable to us"
"I told them that if this is what you want to do that's fine, we will find another place to play but seems that they got the message"
"During my recent trip the ECB reps said that they would sit down with us and come up with dates such that they dont conflict with our schedule"
"West Indies have confirmed that they will play 3 matches - but there is a slight change so that instead of 29,30 and 1st April, they will now play on 1st, 2nd and 4th April"
"We have an agreement with West Indies to play in Lahore but would you all like to see them play in Karachi too?"
"If you do, then give me 1-2 days and I will give (this) a push"
