Summary This year's Pakistan Super League has exciting prizes, players and not to mention PSL Lahore final
Many have been wondering lately that’s so different about this year’s Pakistan Super League? Is it the players, matches, venue? We can’t forget how pumped up all players and Pakistani cricket fans were last time. Let’s hope that the second edition of PSL will pick up from the high notes where it ended last year.
Take a look at the PSL second edition schedule for 2017:
The Opener
Ali Zafar and Stereo Nation performed in PSL 2016 opening ceremony while this year, there is a variety of artistes scheduled to perform. The big inclusion is that of Shaggy who is all set to perform and make the opener of PSL 2 ‘bombastic’. The Jamaican musician will be alongside Shehzad Roy and Ali Zafar while the event will be hosted by Actor In Law fame Fahad Mustafa.
Check out some highlights from previous year:
The Trophy
Much has been talked about the PSL 2017 trophy in display. It reportedly has 50,000 crystals coated on it and boy it’s amazing to stare at.
#TheSpiritTrophy in all of its shining grandeur! The Trophy is encrusted with 50,000 crystals! Imagine that?! pic.twitter.com/pO5CaJO2VD
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 6, 2017
New Inclusions
We’re more than happy to welcome PSL debutants including foreign players like Brendon McCullum, Jason Roy, Steven Finn, Eoin Morgan and Rilee Rossouw in the club. Moreover, discarded national and local players will have an equal chance to showcase their talent in front of the crowd from all around the world.
Lahore Final
Cricket is all set to return to Lahore, Pakistan. Najam Sethi and others have assured foreign players of presidential level security including the bulletproof vans. People here in Pakistan are anxious for the PSL 2017 final match in Lahore.
WATCH: Ali Zafar comes up with new anthem for PSL 2017
Increased Prize Money
With the past year’s successful venture, PSL 2017 is offering a huge prize of $700,000 to the winner as compared to last time’s $500,000. Also, the running up will win $350,000, which was $200,000.
New Captains
As told earlier, Brendon McCullum will be captaining the Lahore Qalandars side this time and everyone is really excited about it. Moreover, Kumar Sangakkara will lead the Karachi Kings instead of Shoaib Malik. Shahid Afridi gave up captaincy of Peshawar Zalmi and it will be led by Darren Sammy this time. Other teams, namely Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United, have retained their captains Sarfraz Ahmad and Misbah ul Haq, respectively.
‘Wow’ Prizes for Performers
Best bowler in PSL 2017 will be given a crystallized cricket ball named after the great Pakistani bowler Fazal Mahmood.
Check out the gorgeous Fazal Mehmood Award for the Best Bowler! Now, Isn t that a beauty? pic.twitter.com/OUUCgyTrVI
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 6, 2017
A crystallized cricket bat will be given to the best batsman in PSL 2 and it’s named after the little master Hanif Mohammad.
PICTURE PERFECT MOMENT!! The Hanif Mohammad Award for the Best Batsman for #HBLPSL unveiled! pic.twitter.com/wvseF3Hi7X
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 6, 2017
There’s a man of the tournament award as well for the league’s best player.
The Man of the Tournament Award for #HBLPSL revealed by none other than @realshoaibmalik! pic.twitter.com/yErkU9QVEz
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 6, 2017
Not to mention the crystallized wicket-keeper’s glove which will be given to the best wicket-keeper and the trophy is named after one of Pakistan’s great players behind the wicket Imtiaz Ahmed.
We are in love with the Imtiaz Ahmed Award for the Best Wicketkeeper! Now that s an award worth every effort! #HBLPSL #TheShootingStar pic.twitter.com/0oaG8K4KJj
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 6, 2017
