Cricket world most awaited tournament is finally here, after the second edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) officially kicked off here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, on Thursday.
The opening ceremony was a cricketing spectacle, celebrating the culture of Pakistan, the various dance troupes swayed to the tunes of folk music showcasing the varied landscapes and colours of the four provinces of the country.
AND THE SHOW BEGINS! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN #HBLPSL IS BACK! pic.twitter.com/VvP7NTHUeW
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While, international rapper Shaggy, Ali Zafar and Shahzad Roy kept the audience enthralled with their tunes, lifting the spirits of the audience and viewers watching back at home and worldwide.
I am very happy to welcome this large crowd to the second edition of the PSL," said Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shahryar Khan.
This year PSL has two special functions i.e. firstly, the final of this year's PSL will be held at Lahore, Pakistan.
Final at Lahore would ensure we are a perfectly normal, secure country, Shahryar mentioned.
The success of this PSL will enable us to open the gates for other teams to start coming in to Pakistan, said Khan.
Secondly, this year we are totally sold out, informed Pakistan cricket chief.
Shahryar address was soon followed by the march of PSL franchises. Current PSL champion Islamabad United started off the procession with other teams joining the stage.
.@IsbUnited make a grand entry in traditional Pakistani attire & oh boy, do the Isloo boys look dapper or what! #AbkhelJamayGa #HBLPSL pic.twitter.com/V4bPn1kjT7
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We will bring international cricket back to Pakistan, said PSL Chairman Najam Sethi, in his address.
Sethi informed that this years PSL final will be held in Lahore. We would also bring foreign teams to Pakistan, added Sethi.
The opening ceremony finally ended on a note of Pakistan ambition to bring the game back to its people.
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