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KARACHI: Former England pacer David Willey aims to excel for Multan Sultans in the forthcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, starting this Friday.
While speaking to the media at the National Bank Stadium here, Willey expressed his excitement about being part of the PSL again.
He highlighted the quality of cricket in the marquee event while mentioning the challenge of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and PSL this year.
“PSL and IPL are happening at the same time, and I don’t know how it is navigated, but from a personal point of view, I love being here in Pakistan,” Willey remarked.
The 35-year-old pacer recalled his experience of playing in Pakistan, emphasizing Multan Sultan’s previous record in the PSL.
“Delighted to be back for Multan; thoroughly enjoyed being here and playing cricket in Pakistan.”
“Multan is a great franchise with some success and a lot of almost success, and obviously, of the back of the last year, the goal this year is to go one further, ” he concluded.
It’s worth noting that PSL 10 is set to commence on April 11, 2025. The opening match will see defending champions Islamabad United take on two-time winners Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The tournament, featuring six teams and 34 matches, will run from April 11 to May 18. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is set to host 13 matches, including both Eliminators and the grand final.
The marquee event will also feature three double-headers, with two matches on weekends (Saturday) and one on a national holiday (Labour Day).
Karachi Kings, the winners of the league’s fifth edition, will begin their campaign on 12 April in their own backyard against runners-up of the last edition, Multan Sultans.
The first PSL 10 match in Multan will be played on 22 April between the Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars.