Sindh Premier League will commence on Septemer 19: announces Nasir Hussain Shah
Six teams will participate in the event
Sindh Premier League (SPL)'s inaugural edition will kick off on September 19 in Karachi, Sindh's Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah announced Friday.
In a press conference that took place inside the premises of the Sindh Assembly, Shah announced that the first-ever franchise cricket league of Sindh will take place in September.
"We are happy to announce that SPL will start on September 17 in Karachi," said Shah. "This event will be a fresh hope for the young cricketers of Sindh," the minister added.
SPL is a one-of-its-kind tournament that aims to unearth raw talent in the province. Renowned cricketers like Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaq, Shoaib Malik, and Misbah-ul-Haq are part of this tournament.
"Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq have a huge role to play in this league. Their presence will help our players get the much-needed exposure," Shah reiterated.
SPL will feature six teams out of which three - Karachi Ghazis, Hyderabad Bahadurs and Benazirabad Lals - have already been sold out.
Afridi and Razzaq are associated with Benazirabad Lals whereas Hyderabad Bahadurs will have the services of Malik and Misbah. Afridi is also the brand ambassador of the league.
Just a day ago, Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab also called SPL a 'golden opportunity' for Sindh's talented cricketers.
"SPL will promote cricket in the province. It is a golden opportunity for youngsters in Sindh. I hope cricketers will get equal chances in the tournament," he had said.
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