PSL facing stormy weather as PCB tries to convert challenge into an opportunity
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Peshawar Zalmi's skipper Babar Azam plays a shot during a Pakistan Super League match in this undated photo. — PCB/File
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LAHORE: Since the Pakistan Super League (PSL) X looked at the most difficult cricket window of the year, perhaps in February/March 2025, it was forced to vacate the traditional February/March window for hosting the famous ICC Champions Trophy in Packistan. The PCB tried to turn this challenge into an opportunity.
The player is starting with the pool, which included cricket stars around the world, including David Warner, Daryl Mitchell, Finn Allen, Kyle Jameson, Andrez Gos, Mitchell Owen, Michael Breswell, Mark Chapman, Rishad Hussain, Sian Abbott, Adam Millen and Ken Wilson, Michael Wilson, Michael Breesville, Michael Breesville. Mitchell Veswell, Admit Hussein and Ken Williamson are also included.
As the winner of the former Australian ICC World Cup, Captain Ricky Pointing, who is also the head coach of the Punjab Kings, also said at a press conference that at the same time, with the PSL, there is not much quality change, honestly.
The player pool was healthy and competent, with stars like Tim Southee, Jimmy Nashim, Ashton Agar, Usman Khawaja, Risa Hendrix. In the selected squad, the ICC T20’s advanced bowler, Axel Haasin, is not yet part of the game XI.
On the commentary panel of PSLX, a star -staded lineup was placed in a display in which former chairman MCC Mark Nicholas, Sir Alastier Coke, was coming to Pakistan for the first time for Martin Guptill commentary.
Although fewer crowds have been seen in the stadium in some matches, digital audience has broken all previous records. Direct streaming partners of PSL have published statistics reflecting an 826.5 percent increase in viewers in the first three matches of PSL.
He also reported to break the barrier of one billion viewers when PSLX reached the 13th match. The PSL’s own social media platform also shows that these ideas have gone to violate millions to one billion milestones.
The PSL has been hanged on May 2 with the pursuit of such unprecedented heights. PSL’s social media channels have been blocked in India, including some franchise social media pages.
When contacted by the PCB, the PCB reiterated its long -standing position that politics and cricket should be kept separate. The PSL is now marching towards the end of its 10th edition, interesting times. All trade contracts are ready to expire and 10 -year licenses to the franchisees are ready for renewal.
Perhaps for the first time in the history of the league, the PCB and the franchise are not aligning. Although the PCB plans to further develop and ensure its success, the PSL franchises will see the league reducing the value of the league.
The reason for this is that after the 10th edition of the PSL, the diagnosis should be practiced by an independent expert. The higher the prices of the league, the more franchises will have to pay as a revised annual franchise fee. It may be very well that some franchises have not done any such activities for fans up to this year’s PSL, while others have chosen to publicly criticize and appreciate the PSL brand. This strategy to cause damage to Pakistan’s leading cricketing brand is a resemblance to throw one wrist with self -sufficiency and ultraviolet purpose. All the burden and responsibilities for the market and engaged fans are left only at the behest of the PCB.
With most matches filled with the crowd, the PCB needs to make a fans friend in Karachi, especially in Studia, which is becoming a rapid thorn in his Anthony problem for Karachi. This season we have seen some new innovations and privileges from the PCB. For the first time, a separate Urdu commentary feed on the TV broadcast and the current series, which has increased leakage and involvement.
This is the reason why digital media contributes to viewers. Other production increases, such as auto number ball, match officials and tracking technology have not only increased the accuracy of the PSL, but also increased the experience of watching fans.
Also, a prize raffle has been arranged by the Studia fans, which receives obstacles to the lucky winners, motorbikes, smart phones and other gifts. With the final phase of the tournament around the corner, the PCB plate is moving forward with PSL expansion plans, while franchisees also need to focus on the current to ensure selective and competitive sports.
