KARACHI: Karachi Kings players on Sunday left for Dubai in high spirits to begin formal training session ahead of first T20 match against Quetta Gladiators on February 23 in the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The players expressed high hopes for final of the tournament and said hopefully they will return back to the city to play the final.
One of the players, English cricketer Ravi Bopara playing for Karachi Kings, took to Twitter and thanked the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) for exceptional security.
“Thank u Karachi and thank u for the top class security making my stay a very pleasant one. Hopefully we will see u all in the final,” tweeted Ravi Bopara moments before his departure to Dubai.
Earlier in the day, an event was organized in honour of Karachi Kings.
Addressing the event, CEO ARY Digital Network and Karachi Kings owner Mr. Salman Iqbal said the aspirant cricketers who were hunted down during the trials for ‘Khiladi ki Khoj’ (talent hunt programme), organized under the aegis of Karachi Kings franchise, have been playing the international cricket.
He said around five to six players who were exposed to international cricket through talent hunt programme are now playing for Pakistan Under-19 team.
“These cricketers are now part of 16-player team to represent the national team in Under-19 World Cup,” the Karachi Kings owner said.
He said these are small initiatives that are expanding the cricket at national level. “The PSL has gained immense popularity internationally as it’s the second most watched tournament,” he said.
Mr. Iqbal was of view that India announced a triangular cricket series merely 15 days ahead of PSL third edition for its wide popularity.
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