The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) finally confirmed on Monday that the final of the Pakistan Super Leagues (PSL) second edition will be held in Lahore. The nation celebrated the decision which can hopefully pave way for the return of international cricket to Pakistan.
Pakistanis erupted on social media, celebrating the decision and calling it brave from the part of PCB, as the board has called to go on with the final with or without international players.
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PSL management and franchisees resolve to hold Final in Lahore. We invite PM, COAS and CMs to attend the match at Gadafi Stadium.
Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) 20 February 2017
@ALEENA_Says one of the bravest decision made my najam sethi, psl final should be held in Pakistan, with or without international players.
Syed Asim Ali Shah (@asimshah1000) 20 February 2017
Its a gift for whole nation and slap on those who was bombing and trying to stop #PSLFinal in lahore .
Mohammad Usama (@m_usama15) 20 February 2017
Cricket is finally on it's way back to Pakistan... PSL final to be held in Lahore on 5th March
In'Sha'Allah
Mohammad Atif (@MohammadAtif25) 20 February 2017
However, the news didnt sit well with everyone, as former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag spilled his can of worms, after he mocked the league on Twitter.
With 14.5 crores in the bag Ben Stokes can start a PSL of his own #IPLAuction #IPL
Virender Sehwag (@VirenderSehweg) 20 February 2017
But lets not drop an ear on unconstructive vitriol, and celebrate the return of cricket to Pakistan.
PSL final, finally to be played in Lahore. No more speculations.#PSL2017
azhar khan (@Azharkh4) 20 February 2017
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