PSL 2023: Tight security planned for exhibition match in Quetta

The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Quetta Azfar Mahesar presided over a meeting regarding security arrangements at the exhibition match ahead of Pakistan Super League 2023. The match is scheduled to be played on February 5 at Quetta's Nawab Akbar Bugti stadium.

Mahesar briefed that no one will be allowed to enter the stadium without a ticket and the gate number written on it, while it has also be laid down that no one would be allowed to carry water bottles and/or any national or political flag other than Pakistan’s. 

“Foolproof security will be provided for the cricket match so that locals could enjoy the game,” said the DIG as quoted by the Tribune. “No vehicle will be allowed to enter the stadium without a sticker. It is a positive step that the PSL match will be held in Quetta, bringing the much-needed entertainment to the city."

The DIG also advised the locals to cooperate with security personnel. Meanwhile, the ticket buyers have complained about the difficulties in obtaining match tickets and long queues were witnessed outside the stadium. 

Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to organize a PSL exhibition match before the start of the main tournament on February 13. The match will be played between the home side Quetta Gladiators, led by Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Peshawar Zalmi, led by the Pakistani skipper Babar Azam. This step is taken by PCB as the step to engage cricket fans all over the country.

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Danish Aziz, Saim Ayub, Haider Ali, Usama Mir, Usman Qadir, Aamer Jamal, Haseebullah Khan, Sufyan Muqeem and Azam Khan, Salman Irshad, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Haris, Shahid Afridi

Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain, Umar Akmal, Naseem Shah, Ahsan Ali, Umaid Asif, Muhammad Zahid, Abdul Bangalzai, Aimal Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf

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