{"id":314644,"date":"2023-02-19T09:03:58","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T04:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=314644"},"modified":"2023-02-19T09:03:58","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T04:03:58","slug":"fridays-attack-unrelated-to-cricket-najam-sethi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/fridays-attack-unrelated-to-cricket-najam-sethi\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday\u2019s attack unrelated to cricket: Najam Sethi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PSL 2023<br \/>\nPSL 8 will continue as planned, PCB says<br \/>\n Islamabad<br \/>\nThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Saturday vowed to continue the ongoing eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as planned with both Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators to field full-strength sides at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi today.<br \/>\nThe board, in a statement, mentioned that the toss will take place at 6:30pm, with the first ball to be bowled at 7pm.<br \/>\nThe PCB\u2019s statement came to address apprehension regarding the PSL\u2019s continuation in the metropolis, as terrorists attacked the Karachi Police Office a day earlier.<br \/>\n\u201cThe PSL 8 will continue as planned after it has been established and confirmed that Friday\u2019s incident was an isolated one, which was unrelated to cricket,\u201d PCB Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi said.<br \/>\nHe added that the board has been working very closely with all stakeholders, including local and foreign security experts, who have provided assurances and comfort that the event can proceed as there was no threat to cricket.<br \/>\nSethi assured that the PCB takes the safety and security of all those involved in the tournament \u201cvery seriously\u201d. He added that presidential-level security has been provided to the teams and officials to ensure foolproof security for the participating teams and players. \u201cThese unprecedented arrangements are similar to what were in place for international matches that have been highly praised and appreciated by the visiting teams and officials,\u201d the statement by the PCB read.<br \/>\nThe board further wrote about its commitment to providing complete safety and security to all the participants and, as always, to continue working very closely with the security experts and law enforcement agencies, so that all players and officials are comfortable and looked after.<br \/>\n\u201cSo that they can enjoy their stay in Pakistan and continue to entertain the fans and followers with their cricketing skills and talent,\u201d the statement mentioned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PSL 2023 PSL 8 will continue as planned, PCB says Islamabad The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Saturday vowed to continue the ongoing eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as planned with both Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators to field full-strength sides at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi today. 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