Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) introduced a new trophy for the upcoming 8th edition of the Pakistan Super League scheduled to kick start on February 13 with the final match on March 19.
PCB Launches New PSL Trophy
Pakistan Cricket Board introduced the new trophy to better represent Pakistan and its cricket. The ceremony, featuring the captains of all six franchises and PCB Chairman Najam Sethi, will take place on February 9th at the Shalimar Bagh in Lahore.
The eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League is scheduled to play between February – March 2023. As per PSL 2023 schedule, the first match of the tournament will be played between Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars on February 13 at Multan Cricket Stadium. A total of 34 matches will be played between 6 participating teams.
9907 sparkling stones of Zirkon are used in the 24-karat supernova trophy of PSL8 which represents the motto of the Pakistan Cricket Team ie unity passion and strength.
“Yes, the newly designed trophy will be presented to the winners of the eighth edition. The one that was used and presented to winners of the last seven editions will no longer be there,” a PCB official said.
“Now a freshly crafted trophy having a better look will be unveiled on February 9 at the Shalimar Garden. Multan Sultan and Lahore Qalandars captains will be available. Efforts are being made to have all the captains for the trophy unveiling ceremony,” he added.
PSL 8 trophy unveiling soon #PSL8 pic.twitter.com/sO9tAE5bTf
— Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) February 9, 2023
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PSL 2023 Venues
Venue | City | Total Matches | Capacity |
National Bank Cricket Arena | Karachi | 9 | 34,000 |
Gaddafi Stadium | Lahore | 9 | 27,000 |
Multan Cricket Stadium | Multan | 5 | 30,000 |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi | 11 | 15,000 |