Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi has said that the final of PSL 8 is being played today, PSL is ending successfully.
While addressing a press conference in Lahore, Najam Sethi said that he thanks everyone for their cooperation to make PSL a success.
He said that the High Court also said not to disturb PSL, PSL is being declared as a national asset.
Chairman Management Committee said that I am grateful to the foreign players and foreign technicians, around two hundred people from seven countries were present here.
He said that fans came to PSL up to 80%, they made it a global brand, there was a lot of support in Multan, there were logistical problems, it was very difficult to hold the opening ceremony in Multan. This event was the best in 7 editions.
Najam Sethi said, “When I came on December 22, nothing was done regarding the inauguration ceremony. One lakh rupees was kept for branding, which was surprising to me. We completed all the work within a month, I myself. Went to Dubai in this regard.
He said that the franchises also contributed 50%, we increased its budget by 10 times, record ticket sales, rating on digital went to 10, we were ahead of IPL on digital.
Najam Sethi said that we pay sales tax of 50 crores, provincial taxes are also equal, business increases due to PSL, more should be spent on such events.
Chairman Management Committee said that it was not easy to hold matches at four venues.
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