Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal defends PSL against criticism

Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal has expressed his disappointment and frustration with a fellow team owner who publicly criticised the Pakistan Super League (PSL) ahead of the upcoming season 10.

Iqbal, who also serves as President and CEO of ARY Digital Network, defended the league, calling it ‘Pakistan’s pride’ and a ‘made-in-Pakistan success story.’

Salman Iqbal highlighted the growth and achievements of the PSL, citing the support of ARY, which has been a key partner in promoting the league.

“PSL is Pakistan’s pride a product which has made stars. From day one, ARY stood by PSL placing the highest bid to own Karachi Kings, building its image through our platforms, and broadcasting every draft live and uninterrupted.”

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“Later, A Sports stepped up and gave the highest ever bid for PSL TV rights a testament to our belief in this league. And this Ramzan, ARY offered their highest-rated and biggest game show of Pakistan, which is watched by millions around the world daily during Ramzan, ‘Jeeto Pakistan, ’ for the unveiling of the PSL trophy,” reads the statement issued by Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal on social media.

He also acknowledged the efforts of the PCB team and stressed that the owners must unite to support the league.

“Salman Naseer and the PCB team are giving their all to uplift PSL. Instead of negativity and denunciation of the league, us as team owners must step up and back their efforts, ” remarked Salman Iqbal.

“PSL is more than cricket. It’s a MADE-in-PAKISTAN success story. Every stakeholder, including Ali tareen, benefits from its growth. So Let’s protect what we’ve built, ” he concluded.

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