LAHORE: The glittering trophy of the Pakistan Super League season 8 has been unveiled in an eye-catching ceremony at the historic Shalimar Gardens, here on Thursday. 

The new PSL Trophy, named the ’24-karat Supernova Trophy’, was unveiled by the Chair of the PCB Management Committee, Mr Najam Sethi, in the presence of franchise owners, HBL representatives and elite cricketers.

Karachi Kings’ star all-rounder Shoaib Malik and Multan Sultan’s Shan Masood were also present on the occasion.

According to the PCB, the trophy has been made in Pakistan and showcases the country’s skilled craftsmanship and the Pakistan Cricket Board’s dedication towards supporting local businesses.

The three pillars of the trophy, which are studded with 9,907 sparkling zircon stones, represent the national cricket team’s motto: Unity, Passion, and Strength, while the main pillar at the back is further embellished with crystals, representing dedication and hard work that has gone into ensuring the team’s success

The upcoming edition of PSL will be played across four venues from 13 February to 19 March. The Multan and Karachi-leg matches will be held from 13-26 February, before action shifts to Lahore and Rawalpindi where 20 matches will be played from 26 February to 19 March.