PSL 11: New schedule released, matches will be held only in Lahore and Karachi without spectators

The Pakistan Cricket Board has released a new schedule for the Pakistan Super League Season 11, under which the event will now be played in only two cities, Lahore and Karachi, without fans, while the opening ceremony has also been canceled.

Mohsin Naqvi, while holding a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium, said that the tournament will start from March 26, however, this decision has been made under the current circumstances and austerity measures. He apologized to the fans and said that the ticket money will be refunded.

According to the new schedule, a total of 44 matches will be played in 39 days, in which 22 matches will be played in both cities.

The first phase will be held in Lahore from March 26 to April 6, where 14 matches will be played. The second phase will be held in Karachi from April 8 to April 19, in which 15 matches have been held. After that, more matches will be distributed between the two cities from April 21 to 26.

Talking about the important competitions, the qualifier will be held in Karachi on April 28, while the first and second eliminators will be played in Lahore on April 29 and May 1 respectively. The final will be held in Lahore on May 3.

According to the PCB chairman, the tournament will be held in any case and the Pakistan Cricket Board itself will pay the gate money to the franchises. He also said that international players will start arriving in Pakistan soon.

Mohsin Naqvi said that until the situation improves, fans will not be allowed to enter the stadiums, however, this decision can be reviewed if the situation returns to normal.