Franchises, PCB reiterate to hold remaining PSL matches in Nov.

LAHORE -- The franchises and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reiterated their most preferred option remained the staging of the remaining four matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 in November.

This was discussed in the eighth meeting of the PSL Governing Council held via teleconference on Thursday, said the PCB spokesman and added: 'Having expressed that optimism, they acknowledged there were a number of moving pieces due to the Covid-19 pandemic and agreed to continue to review and monitor the situation internally before making recommendations to the Governing Council.

'Based on an ongoing review of the league, the six franchises and PCB agreed a framework for greater collaboration to ensure the long-term growth of the PSL and to create financial sustainability. The Governing Council appreciated the PCB for setting up an independent Pakistan Super League department, which will be headed by PSL Project Executive Shoaib Naveed. The Franchises and PCB agreed to a framework of regular contact between the teams and the PSL Department, aiming to increase consultative dialogue on various operational and strategic matters relating to the league.'

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