PSL-8 to be held at four venues from February 9 to March 19

By our correspondent
KARACHI: The Governing Council of the HBL Pakistan Super League on Friday decided to hold the eighth edition of the PSL from February 9 to March 19 at four different venues.
“It was decided that the HBL PSL 8 will run from February 9 to March 19, 2023. At least four venues will be used for hosting the matches including Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Multan,” the PCB said in a press statement. “Further discussions for firming up the detailed schedule will take place between the franchises and the PCB in due course.” the Board said.
The decisions were made at the meeting of the HBL Super League Governing Council at the National High Performance Centre in Lahore on Friday. All six HBL PSL franchises were represented along with PCB officials who are members of the GC. Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Ramiz Raja chaired the meeting.
The meeting started with the Chairman PCB congratulating the GC on a hugely successful and record-breaking HBL PSL 7 edition which was the first one ever to be staged in Pakistan uninterrupted since the start of the league in 2016. The successful organisation of the tournament was made possible despite significant external challenges and record revenue and viewership was attained through the two action-packed leagues in Karachi and Lahore.
The franchises were also given an update on the status of accounts for HBL PSL 7.
“During the GC an update was provided in respect of commercial matters related to HBL PSL 7 and HBL PSL 8. Follow-up meetings will commence next week to finalise plans for HBL PSL 8 with all in agreement to work closely in the build-up to HBL PSL 8 to achieve their common goals for the league.”