Report: Players Unwilling to Play in Pakistan Will Not Be Included in PSL Draft

International players who are not ready to play cricket in Pakistan during PSL might not get included in the draft for next edition, according to the reports. Over the past two years, some games of Pakistan Super League was played in Pakistan.

However, many international stars had not felt ready to travel to Pakistan. It had led massive chaos for the league, as owners were forced to look into replacements who were prepared to play in Pakistan.

The PSL was first played in Pakistan during the second edition when the final held in Lahore. The third season of PSL saw as many as three games that were played in the country after the UAE leg.

International players like Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright, Rilee Rossouw, Tymal Mills and Nathan McCullum had opted against playing in Pakistan leg due to various reasons.

On the other hand, Darren Sammy, Andre Fletcher, Chris Jordan, Liam Dawson, Wessels and many others landed in the country during PSL 2018. The final was played amidst high security in Karachi. It has also helped Pakistan’s bid to bring international cricket back into their country.

A World XI toured Pakistan for a three-game T20 series in Lahore. Last month, the Windies travelled to play in Karachi in a T20I series. It helped franchise owners to look at only potential players who are willing to play in Pakistan for next season.

PSL owners have decided that players who are not willing to travel to Pakistan will not be included in the draft and those players who are willing to play in Pakistan will not be given additional payments #Cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) May 5, 2018

Also, another key important feature is that the owners are not willing to pay extra money to the players who will play in Pakistan this time. This is a massive turn around which shows the trust of security in the country by franchises.

On the other hand, Pakistan Cricket Board are already planning to host the opening ceremony of PSL 2019 in Pakistan. It will help PCB send a stronger message to other countries who are questioning the security measures in the country.

Reports state that the Pakistan Cricket Board may hold the opening ceremony of the next edition of the Pakistan Super League in Pakistan #Cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) May 5, 2018

New Zealand Could Tour Pakistan

The New Zealand cricket is already considering PCB’s proposal to play in Pakistan this year. The team are scheduled to play a full tour against Pakistan later this year.

However, PCB is hoping that New Zealand would be playing at least the T20 series in Pakistan. NZC have also announced that they are considering the proposal. If New Zealand tours Pakistan, it will be the first time they will tour the terror-ridden nation in 15 years.

The last time they played in Pakistan was way back in 2003. Hopefully, PSL might open the doors for international cricket in Pakistan.