Summary
Pakistan's top T20 cricket league, the Pakistan Super League (PSL), will occur without fans in the stadiums due to rising oil prices. The league also canceled its opening ceremony and will only take place in Lahore and Karachi instead of the originally planned six cities. This decision comes amid a fuel shortage linked to a conflict in the Middle East that has affected oil prices.
Key Facts
- The Pakistan Super League will be played without fans in the stadiums.
- Rising oil prices led to this decision, linked to a conflict in the Middle East.
- The league will only happen in two cities, Lahore and Karachi.
- The opening ceremony is canceled along with play in four other cities.
- The PCB will refund all tickets and compensate franchises for lost revenue.
- Several foreign players have withdrawn from the league due to personal reasons.
- Pakistan's government has advised citizens to reduce travel because of high fuel prices.
