Shaharyar Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has insisted that a positive message would be sent across the international cricketing community if they can successfully host the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final in Lahore. There were doubts whether the PCB would hold the PSL final in Lahore following the February 13 suicide bombing in which 13 people were killed. "If we can successfully hold the PSL final in Lahore, it will send a message to all that the conditions are better here and security can be provided," the Dawn quoted Khan as saying on Tuesday. The PCB chairman further expressed hope that conditions would improve gradually after the final, and international teams may once again consider touring Pakistan. PSL chairman Najam Sethi had yesterday insisted that the final would be held in Lahore, whether the foreign players agree to come or not.

Source: dna February 21, 2017 14:37 UTC