PSL has surpassed IPL in terms of digital rating, claims Sethi.

LAHORE -- The chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board's interim management committee Najam Sethi on Saturday claimed that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season, which came to a close with - claiming the title, had surpassed the Indian Premier League (IPL) on digital rating.

Speaking at a news conference ahead of the final, Sethi stated that this season's PSL got a digital rating of 150 as compared to IPL's 130 in its last edition while sending out his gratitude to the fans as well as the federal and provincial governments of Punjab and Sindh in making the event successful.

A new option was also tabled. 'We have proposals to hold some matches of the league in the United States and if we get a chance, we will explore that option,' said the 74-year-old, adding that the PCB is in talks with the relevant authorities in Karachi and Lahore to build five-star hotels for the players near the stadiums for the public's convenience.

He also highlighted how the PSL has impacted and helped...

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