PCB Planning an Exhibition Match in Peshawar Ahead of PSL 9
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has planned to hold an exhibition match in Peshawar before Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 9 The match is expected to be played between Peshawar Zalmi and either Quetta Gladiators or Islamabad United
According to the reports PCB officials have arrived in Peshawar Members of the PCB Infrastructure and Domestic Departments will review Arbab Niaz and Hayatabad Stadiums
The PCB will need to be satisfied with the condition of the pitches and facilities at the stadiums before they can approve the match
It should be noted that ahead of PSL 8 an exhibition match was held at Bugti Stadium in Quetta where the Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi faced each other
Rawalpindi Lahore Karachi and Multan are cities that have hosted PSL matches in the last three seasons for their respective franchises However Peshawar and Quetta have not yet hosted matches for their franchises
If PCB gives green light practice match is expected to be played in first week of February 2024 Match will be a good opportunity for the players to prepare for the start of the PSL season