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Resilient Karachiites brave scorching heat, security checks to welcome PSL

Thousands of spectators endured long queues and navigated stringent security checkpoints hours ahead of a high profile cricket match on Sunday in Karachi, the first time in nine years that it has hosted a game of such stature.
At least 8,000 security personnel that also included armed soldiers guarded the 27,000 capacity National Stadium where Peshawar Zalmi will take on Islamabad United in the third PSL final.
“It's (the PSL final) giving a message to the world that Pakistan is a peaceful country and Pakistan will play role in sports,” said 24-year-old spectator Hamza Yousuf Shah, who was waiting in one of several long queues to get into the stadium.
“Pakistan is full of cricket fans and it's a great thing that cricket is back in Pakistan, hopefully, it will be a success,” said 16-year-old cricket enthusiast Ria Martin.
Love of the game also brought 14-year-old Maaz Ahmed, who uses a wheelchair, to the ground.

Comments

  1. Alia14 June 2018 at 03:03

    The PSL teams have missed a trick in not naming themselves based upon the cities they represent. Here's the names that would've been better:

    Karachi Mariners Quetta Quakes Multan Saints Islamabad Capitals Peshawar Rifles Lahore Mughals

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  2. azam14 June 2018 at 03:04

    All the other franchises to an extent have created their own identity and engaged with local communities to win over more fans.

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  3. Javed14 June 2018 at 03:04

    At the end of the day, the only matters is the result. If team is performing well, then any negative sense will die eventually.

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