LAHORE (Kashmir English): The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) has partnered with PEPSI to launch their official tournament Anthem ‘Khelenge Beat Pe’, which marks the start of a new era for the league, which has been active for ten years.
The anthem shows how the league developed throughout its first decade by introducing eight teams. The tournament has become a fundamental part of Pakistani cricket fandom, which exists throughout the country, according to Khelenge Beat Pe, which shows how the tournament runs through the blood of an entire generation.
The song shows Pakistan’s deep passion for cricket, which continues to be the national sport that unites people throughout the entire nation. The entire country unites to honor cricket through the HBL PSL, which has become its annual showcase for world-class cricket since 2016.
Atif Aslam, the legendary Pakistani singer, led the musical group, which included Sabri Sisters Anam and Saman, who became trailblazers in the industry. The performance featured Aima Baig, who is a popular singer, and Daniya Kanwal, who is a rising star in the rap music industry.
Atif brings his exceptional singing abilities to HBL PSL for the second time after he performed the HBL PSL 2022 anthem “Agay Dekh”. Aima will make her fourth appearance this season after she performed for fans in the 2021 anthem Groove Mera and the 2022 anthem, and the 2024 anthem “Khul ke khel”.
HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer. “The HBL PSL organization has provided top-level cricketing matches and exceptional entertainment experiences to its dedicated supporters.
The anthem shows the league’s current state, which features confident and dynamic elements that will attract young athletes and fans at the upcoming matches. The anthem shows the current status of PSL, which has become an organization that attracts both new athletes and fans to its competitions.
PSL 11 matches to be held without spectators
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday announced that the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) will be held in only two venues without spectators as part of the government’s austerity measures amid escalating regional crisis.
Addressing the press conference along with the PSL CEO, Salman Naseer, Naqvi said that the opening ceremony of the marquee event has also been canceled to further streamline operations, along with the rescheduling of the matches.
He said that the much-awaited PSL matches will be held at two venues, Karachi and Lahore, with initial matches behind closed doors, adding that the decision aims to reduce public movement.
Addressing the ticket refund issues, Naqvi added that fans who have already purchased the tickets will be able to receive refunds. “Fans will be able to receive refunds for tickets, and we apologise to them for the inconvenience.”
He also noted logistical changes for staff, adding that full-time PCB staff will not be able to attend the PSL, but part-time staff will be able to work with the teams.”
Naqvi said the decisions were made following a joint meeting with PSL franchise owners and discussions with the Prime Minister and PCB’s Patron-in-Chief, Shehbaz Sharif.
PSL postponed?
The cricket board chief further stated that we can’t postpone the PSL, as it is an international brand and foreign players are involved, so it will start from March 26 as per the schedule; however, the chairman said that a new schedule will be issued soon.
“If we had postponed the PSL, there would be no window later to hold it. We have prepared a new schedule that minimises team movements,” he said. The chairman added that we don’t know how long the current situation [Iran-Israel-US war] will persist, but hosting the PSL is essential.
Addressing security concerns, Naqvi said there is no security issue and that all relevant institutions are on high alert. He praised intelligence agencies, stating that potential threats were neutralised in advance.
“We are proud of our intelligence agencies for preventing incidents before they could occur,” he said, adding that actions were taken to ensure that planned disruptions did not materialise.
