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PCB Deliberates Upon Shifting Lahore, Rawalpindi Matches To Karachi To Save Money

Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PC) has called hurriedly huddle today with the franchise owners to deliberate upon transferring all the remaining matches of Lahore and Rawalpindi to Karachi.

Sources said that Sindh government bears all the expenses of the security of the PSL matches.

National Stadium Karachi

On the other hand, Punjab government has demanded Rs 500 million for ensure security of the all PSL matches which are going to be played in Lahore and Rawalpindi.

They further said that the PCB has already paid Rs50 million for food and beverages to the Punjab government. However, the provincial government is pressurising the board to pay the remaining Rs450 million as soon as possible.

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Originally, Karachi was to host nine PSL games this season with its last scheduled game on February 26 when home team Karachi Kings will take on table toppers Multan Sultan at the National Bank Cricket Arena (NBCA).

As per the initial timetable, the remaining games of the league would move to Lahore and Rawalpindi from February 26 onwards.

Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Rawalpindi, with 11 games, has the hosting rights of most PSL 8 matches this season.

While the all-important playoffs and final of the tournament are scheduled to be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The final will be played on March 19.