By Muhammad Asif Khan
KARACHI:
Various cricket playing nations have launched their own brands of T20 leagues
to earn money as well as to provide local players with a change to exhibit
their talent. However, Pakistan’s
case is unique in this regard because along with the two mentioned facts, the
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has to confront with another daunting task of somewhat
negating country’s negative impression.
In Pakistan
the initiative was widely appreciated however former Pakistan Captain Amir Sohail feels
that the ultimate objective would only be achieved only if a reasonable number
of current international players participate in the Pakistan Super League. “The
objective of the PCB is to rope in foreign players to build a strong case for the
international cricket revival to Pakistan. This goal will only be
achieved if contracted current players from major cricket playing countries
come and play in Pakistan.”, said Amir Sohail while talking to this
correspondent for News One TV.
“If active foreign players show up [for PSL] then the case
of those reluctant to visit Pakistan
would get weaker and Pakistan’s
case get stronger subsequently”, adds Amir Sohail
The Pakistan Cricket Board has recently announced to launch Pakistan
Super T20 league, which is scheduled to commence from March 26th.
Haroon Lorgat, the former CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has
been hired as the consultant for the league by the PCB.
The former left-handed opener also questioned the wisdom
behind the appointment of Haroon Lorgat for the PSL, adding that the non-involvement
of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (FICA) might turnout
as hindrance for the PSL. “Instead of Lorgat, the PCB should have started off by
engaging the FICA in the first place. Tim May [FIFA, CEO] could play a part in
the future, I am afraid”, said Amir Sohail.
“Anyway now Lorgat is appointed, so let’s see how he works. I
wish him all the best”, concludes Amir Sohail
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