Najam Sethi says “I’m disappointed that Ali won’t be able to sing the anthem”

• The PSL Anthem will only be sung by his son Ali.
• Najam Sethi is not in command of the league.
• The PSL 8 will be played from February 13 to March 19.

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) Anthem will only be sung by his son Ali while Najam Sethi, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee, is not in command of the league.

After his father was appointed head of the PCB, Ali missed the opportunity to perform the anthem for PSL 8.

“I’m disappointed that Ali won’t be able to sing the anthem. Ali is also upset about this,” Sethi said on Friday in Lahore while announcing the PSL 8 schedule.

“We will bring in Ali Sethi for the anthem when I’m not here. You need to understand my position. I don’t want to be involved in any controversy over conflict of interest.”

The PSL’s eighth season, according to Najam, will be superior to earlier iterations.

“I am delighted to formally confirm the schedule of the PSL 8, which will allow the Pakistan Cricket Board and the six franchises to start firming up and finalising their respective event plans and objectives,” Sethi said in a press release issued by the PCB.

“The PSL 8 will be a massive event for the PCB, taking place at the four iconic venues with the world’s best T20 cricketers in action. We aim to make the PSL bigger, better and stronger than ever before with the overarching ambition to make it the first-choice event for leading T20 cricketers.

“Each of the six sides will enter the PSL 8 with lots at stake. Islamabad United will aim to become the most successful team with three titles, Lahore Qalandars will attempt to become the first side to win back to back titles and the remaining four teams will once again attempt to put a hand on the glittering silverware. This makes up for an exciting, enthralling and entertaining 34-match tournament.”

The PSL 8 will be played from February 13 to March 19 in Karachi, Multan, Lahore and Rawalpindi.

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