Concerns over empty stadiums, growing demand for fans to return

Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal has expressed deep concern over empty stadiums during PSL matches.

As founding team owner who has been part of PSL since day one, it pains me to see empty stadiums.
I request the Honourable Prime Minister Shahbaz sharif @CMShehbaz to allow fans back into the stadium . @thePSLt20
Depends on public energy , so let the people be the part of the…
— Salman Iqbal ARY (@Salman_ARY) March 27, 2026

In his statement on social platform X, he said that despite being a part of the league since its inception, the current scenario is disappointing, as the excitement of matches decreases without fans.

He appealed to Shehbaz Sharif to allow cricket fans to come back to the stadiums so that the excitement of the PSL can be restored.

He said that the real beauty of the Pakistan Super League is connected with the enthusiasm of the fans, and when the stadiums are empty, the enjoyment of the matches remains incomplete.

On the other hand, the new owner of Multan Sultans, Gohar Shah, also supported this stance and said that he is completely in favor of the return of fans.

1000% , we need fans back!
— Gohar Shah (@goharshah95) March 27, 2026

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Today was Jazz 5G Training Day, but before getting into the cricket, I want to talk about something incredibly important: getting you, the fans, back into the stadiums for the HBL PSL. @CMShehbaz…
— Gohar Shah (@goharshah95) March 27, 2026

PSL has grown into a celebration of cricket, powered by its people. But without fans, it feels incomplete. The fans are the true spirit of the Pakistan Super League. We respectfully urge Honourable Prime Minister @CMShehbaz CM Maryam Nawaz @MaryamNSharif @thePSLt20
to allow…
— atifrana (@atifnaeemrana) March 27, 2026

Message from Team Owner, Mr. Fawad Sarwar:

We deeply missed the energy of the crowd in our first #HBLPSL game. While the teams bring the heat, it’s the fans in the stands who bring the passion and heart to @thePSLt20.

As the owner of a team proud to finally represent…

— Hyderabad Kingsmen (@HHKingsmen) March 27, 2026

The PSL is an inseparable part of the lives of millions of Pakistanis & a powerful source of unity for the entire nation. The passion, colours and presence of our fans are the true soul of this league without them, its spirit feels diminished.

I humbly request Hon’ble Prime…
— Javed Afridi (@JAfridi10) March 27, 2026

The energy of its fans in the stadium has always been the heartbeat of the PSL.

The @thePSLt20 is not complete without its fans in the stadium.

We humbly request the Honourable Prime Minister @CMShehbaz to kindly allow fans back into the stadiums. Let the true spirit of the…
— Ali Naqvi (@AliNaqvi808) March 27, 2026

There is no cricket without fans!
I humbly request the Honourable Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif @CMShehbaz to consider allowing fans back into stadiums for @thePSLt20 .

I believe, as a nation, those who can afford to attend step forward to support those who cannot, so that…
— Ahsan Tahir (@M_Ahsan_Tahir) March 27, 2026

Both the franchise owners expressed hope that the situation will improve soon and the stadiums will once again look full.