Multan people embraces return of international cricket in city.

MULTAN -- Chief Executive Pakistan Cricket Board Wasim Khan said approximately 80,000 fans crossed the turnstiles to welcome Pakistan Super League (PSL) cricket matches in Multan.

The three fixtures played across four days - which marked the first time of the league being held in Multan - saw rousing crowds at the 24,800-capacity Multan Cricket Stadium support not only the home side but also the visiting teams.

He said that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had promised in 2019 to stage the PSL, one of the most-watched T20 leagues across the globe, in Multan which is in line with its policy to take cricket in every nook and corner of the country and make the game accessible to fans all across the country.

For the purpose, the PCB had earmarked Rs two billion for the renovation of the cricket stadiums in Multan and Rawalpindi, with a big chunk invested on the Multan Cricket Stadium, said Wasim Khan.

He said with the last international match in Multan being 12 years ago, it was right move to underscore humongous turnouts - which had almost the same number as in the stands waiting outside the gates to watch their cricketing heroes.

Whether in post-match press conferences or in other interactions, both local and foreign squad members mentioned the resounding cheers of energetic fans.

Multan Sultans, the home team, made the four days memorable for the fans by winning all three matches against Peshawar Zalmi (six wickets), Karachi Kings (52 runs) and Quetta Gladiators (30 runs).

Andy Flower, the head coach of Multan Sultans said, 'Our stay in Multan has been a memorable one, thanks to the warmth and hospitality of the people of Multan. The support of the crowd was phenomenal in all three games...