PSL: ‘We have proposals to hold some matches of league in US’ says Sethi

• Sethi claimed that PSL surpassed IPL in terms of digital rating.
• He also thanked fans and the federal and provincial governments.
• Sethi clarified that three betting companies that sponsor teams.

According to media reports, Najam Sethi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s interim management committee, claimed that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season surpassed the Indian Premier League (IPL) in terms of digital rating.

Sethi stated that this season’s PSL received a digital rating of 150, compared to the IPL’s 130 in its previous edition, while thanking fans as well as the federal and provincial governments of Punjab and Sindh for helping to make the event a success.

A new option was also tabled. “We have proposals to hold some matches of the league in the United States and if we get a chance, we will explore that option,” said the 74-year-old, adding that the PCB is in talks with the relevant authorities in Karachi and Lahore to build five-star hotels for the players near the stadiums for the public’s convenience.

He also emphasised how the PSL has influenced and improved the country’s economic situation.

“PSL has contributed in keeping the country’s economic wheel moving as it created job opportunities and helped tourism, hotel industry, airlines, and road travelling business grow,” Sethi said before disclosing the taxes paid to the government. “We have paid Rs 70 crores in taxes to the federal government, Rs 50 crores in sales taxes, and another Rs 50 crores in provincial taxes,” report.

Concerning the three betting companies that sponsor teams in the PSL, Sethi clarified that the agreements would be reviewed because they occurred before he was appointed PCB chief.

“The PCB would not be involved in any activities against the religion, culture, and tradition of the land,” he added.

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