According to media reports, the Punjab government demanded a hefty sum for the management of the event, prompting the PCB to move the PSL 8 matches scheduled to be played in Lahore and Rawalpindi to Karachi.
Initially, it was intended for the eighth Pakistan Super League to be played at four different locations: Karachi, Multan, Rawalpindi, and Lahore.
Five games have been played at the Multan Cricket Stadium, but the league’s Punjab leg has not yet started. The PCB may choose to move the locations of the remaining matches from the cities of Punjab to Karachi, meaning that the fans of Rawalpindi and Lahore will likely miss out on the action.
The government has requested Rs. 50 crore for the organisation of the matches, so it is anticipated that the decision will be made in light of the high cost of holding the league in Punjab. The Punjab government has also requested the immediate payment of the remaining 45 crore rupees for security and lighting, even though the PCB has reportedly already paid 5 crore rupees towards food expenses.
The PCB has scheduled an urgent meeting with the franchises as a result of the significant amount that will be deducted from their profits. To avoid paying the amount demanded by the Punjab, it is anticipated that the PCB and franchises will unanimously decide to move the remaining matches to Karachi.
