LAHORE: Kamil Khan, co-owner of the newly awarded Sialkot Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise, said the team entered the auction with a clear vision and ambitious plans for the future.
Speaking in Lahore, Khan said the franchise would officially announce its team logo and the name of its president today. He noted that the franchise management is interested in forming a competitive team by attracting some of the best players in the world for the upcoming PSL season.
“Our aim is to bring the best international talent to the Sialkot team,” Khan said. “At the same time, we will have a strong local coaching staff to develop our players and represent the region with pride.”
The Sialkot co-owner also expressed confidence that PSL matches will continue to attract huge crowds irrespective of where they are held.
“Wherever the PSL is played, fans will come,” he said. “The league has become a major attraction for cricket lovers across the country.”
Khan said he was particularly looking forward to Sialkot’s matches against Lahore Qalandars, describing the rivalry as competitive and friendly.
“The match against Lahore Qalandars will be fun. We are rivals on the field, but we are also friends,” he added.
He praised the PSL platform for helping the growth of Pakistani cricket and emphasized, “The PSL will move forward and become even stronger.”
He also noted that key decisions on the franchise will be taken in consultation with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
“Everything will be finalized in coordination with the PCB,” he stated.
Sialkot officially got a franchise thanks to OZ Developers and owner Hamza Majeed, who won the team in a star-studded auction with a record bid of Rs 1.85 billion on Friday.
The Sialkot franchise, the latest addition to the PSL, is expected to bring new energy to the tournament.
