PCB requests sensibility for the continuation of PSL 8.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appealed to reason to all parties involved in the ongoing political crises at Lahore to ensure that the rest of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8 can take place smoothly.

PSL 8 is in the final furlong with the playoffs set to commence today.

All four remaining games, including the final, are scheduled to take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the very city which has been a hotbed of political friction between PTI workers and law enforcement agencies.

Foreseeing the likely fallout for the cricketing fans, PCB's acting head Najam Sethi requested Punjab's interim Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi to ensure a safe passage to all the cricketing fans.

'Mohsin Naqvi, PSL 8 multi-million dollar final on 19 March will be played before 25k people at Gaddafi Stadium and 100m across the globe. This is Pakistan's finest showcase. Punjab government must ensure failsafe security and smooth...

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