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RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 is set to resume after a nine-day hiatus here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The remaining fixtures of PSL 10 were initially moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after an Indian drone struck Rawalpindi Stadium.
However, following the guidance of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, the PCB decided to suspend PSL 10 due to escalating tensions with India.
Now, PSL 10 resumption will feature a grand comeback ceremony with a musical salute to the armed forces of Pakistan.
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“Get ready, Pindi! #HBLPSLX is making a grand comeback with a musical salute to our armed forces!”, the social media caption wrote.
The remaining fixtures of PSL 10 were initially moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after an Indian drone struck Rawalpindi Stadium last week.
However, following the guidance of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, the PCB decided to suspend PSL 10 due to escalating tensions with India.
“Catch electrifying live performances by Sahir Ali Bagga & Asrar Shah, a dazzling mid-innings show, and fireworks to light up the sky!”, it added.
With eight matches remaining, the Playoffs race heats up. Five teams, apart from Multan Sultans, are in contention for the next round.
In a statement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the fixtures of tomorrow’s clash.
“The HBL Pakistan Super League X is all set to resume on Saturday, 17 May after a nine-day hiatus with Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi taking on David Warner’s Karachi Kings at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, ” the PCB said in a statement.
For the unversed, Rawalpindi will host three matches, including a double-header on Sunday, May 18, with Quetta Gladiators taking on Multan Sultans in the afternoon, followed by a clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars in the evening.
The last match at the venue will see defending champions Islamabad United face Karachi Kings on May 19.
After that, the action will move to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, which will host the business end of the tournament.
The Qualifier, Eliminator 1, and Eliminator 2 are scheduled for May 21, 22, and 23, respectively, with the grand final to be played on May 25.
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