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The eighth edition of the much-awaited Pakistan Super League (PSL) kicked off on Monday at the Multan Cricket Stadium with a glittering opening ceremony.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Habib Bank Limited (HBL) President and CEO Muhammad Aurangzeb congratulated the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for organising the tournament for the eighth time and thanked PCB Chairman Najam Sethi for delivering a successful tournament year after year.
“We are doing a historic first in terms of having the inauguration match of the PSL in Multan this evening,” he said. “HBL PSL has moved from strength to strength. All the stakeholders have put a concerted effort to make this a success.”
The ceremony, which began with a half-hour delay, began with singer Aima Baig — clad in an ethereal white gown — performing the national anthem.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Sethi showed off a large replica of the PSL8 trophy.
“Next year we will go to Quetta and Peshawar,” he said, adding that the PSL had given many assets to the country and become a source of happiness for the nation.
Sethi asked a charged crowd who they would support in tonight’s opening match.
Sahir Ali Bagga and Baig then took the stage for their singing performance.
They were followed up by Asim Azhar, Faris Shafi and Shae Gill who performed the official PSL 8 anthem.
The opening ceremony concluded with a grand fireworks display.
The first match of the tournament is set to be played soon between the Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars.
