According to local media reports Akram said, “I have been offered to be the ambassador of the league and I am excited about the league as it will help our players game-wise as well as financially”.

“Pakistan needed such a league so we all have to support the league and some good work is done for hosting this in the Gulf state and I am sure it will help lift Pakistan cricket”.

At least 15 international players, including West Indies Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan and New Zealand’s James Franklin consented to play in PSL (Pakistan Super League).

Pakistan Super League will be played in Doha, Qatar form February 4th to 24th next year with five franchise based teams featuring in the event. Reportedly, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said some 40 foreign players will be approached to take part in the league.