PSL 8: “PCB will not give a penny for security” says Najam Sethi

• PCB sent message to GoP, not to give remaining 25 crores.
• GoP is pushing to shift league after first 2 matches.
• PCB will not give a penny for security, says Sethi.

LAHORE: PCB sent a message to the Punjab government that they will not give the remaining 25 crores.

After the first two matches in Lahore, the Super League will be shifted to Karachi on Tuesday, PCB’s message to the Punjab government.

PCB conveyed the message that if not cooperated by February 27, the matches will be shifted.

On the second day, PCB and Punjab government remained deadlocked.

25 crore released by Punjab government for PSL expenditure is insufficient, according to PCB sources.

PCB sources said the Punjab government is pushing to shift the league after the first two matches.

During Pervaiz Elahi era, Chief Secretary Abdullah Sambal approved all the security bills, PCB sources said.

It was found out from the media, even the letter of giving 25 crores in writing has not been received yet, according to PCB source.

According to PCB sources, the current caretaker government is disturbing, and foreign players are also watching this.

If a player decides to withdraw on the basis of security, the board will not be responsible, PCB’s message.

PCB will not give a penny for security, says Najam Sethi.

The responsibility of security is the responsibility of the state and the teams have the status of state guests.

If the security arrangements are neglected, the government will be responsible, said PCB.

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