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Case of terrorist attack on police headquarters in Karachi
emergency meeting of psl franchise and pcb
The decision was taken regarding the upcoming matches in Karachi.
New Delhi. A terrorist attack took place a day before in the police headquarters of Karachi city of Pakistan. After a fierce encounter, the security forces have killed all the terrorists. But, due to this, questions are definitely being raised about the future of Pakistan Super League. The Pakistan Super League is currently being played and the teams participating in the PSL near where the attack took place are stuck. After hearing the news of the overnight encounter, the players staying in the hotel were also filled with fear.
The England players taking part in the Pakistan Super League had also tweeted about the terrorist attack on the police headquarters in Karachi. When this terrorist attack took place, the teams of Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars were practicing at the Karachi Stadium. After the attack, both the teams had to stay in the stadium for a long time. Players from England and New Zealand were also involved in this. anymore
There was an emergency meeting between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the PSL franchise. The good thing is that the PCB and all the franchisees have decided to continue with the league in one voice.
The Chief Minister also assured of tight security
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister of Sindh province Murad Ali Shah has also said that the terrorist attack on the police complex in Karachi will not hamper the ongoing eighth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL 8). All the matches will be played as per the schedule. He said that presidential level security has been provided for the PSL teams and the nefarious designs of the terrorists will not be allowed to succeed under any circumstances.
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Matches will be played in Karachi as per the schedule
According to the Pakistan Super League schedule, Karachi Kings will take on Quetta Gladiators on Saturday evening, while Peshawar Zalmi’s team will also reach the city today itself. There are consecutive matches in Karachi on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The last match will be played in Karachi on 26 February.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : February 18, 2023, 13:27 IST