Islamabad, Apr 8, 2025: The 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to begin on Friday, April 11, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Despite the milestone season, the excitement that once surrounded the franchise cricket appears to be fading.
Unlike previous years, the build-up to the tournament has been surprisingly subdued.
Fans across the country have expressed disappointment over the prolonged poor form of players, which seems to have dampened enthusiasm for the domestic T20 league.
According to a short survey conducted by Telecomasia.net, many supporters are disillusioned and unwilling to invest time or money in PSL 10.
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In Karachi, marketing professional Junaid Ikram said he had no interest in attending matches this year.
Referring to the dismal tour of Pakistan to New Zealand, he said the recent performances of the national team had been deeply frustrating.
Even the return of promising opener Saim Ayub, he added, was not enough to reignite his interest in the tournament.
A college lecturer from Karachi, Shamim Nazish, echoed similar concerns. Once an avid PSL supporter, she now views the league as a distraction from deeper problems in Pakistan cricket.
Dr Zaid Iqbal from Multan, a long-time Sultans fan, said Rizwan’s domestic form holds little value without international success.
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In Lahore, siblings Waheed and Shireen Mirza shared their reluctance to attend matches at the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium.
Despite the presence of international stars like David Warner and Shai Hope, they said local players had failed to meet expectations.
Defending champions Islamabad United will face two-time title holders Lahore Qalandars in the tournament opener, scheduled for 8:30 PM (PST).
The 34-match tournament will be played across four cities, with Lahore hosting 13 games—including the Eliminators and final—Rawalpindi 11, and Karachi and Multan five each.
The news originally publish in Express Tribune.
