In a video released by the PCB on their official Twitter handle, PCB chairman Ramiz Raja said that the board is planning to launch a women’s edition of the Pakistan Super League. The former Pakistan cricketer also spoke about several topics including Pakistan’s performance at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021.
“In October, hopefully, we will launch something a PSL for Under-19 level cricket. We are very excited because this has not happened anywhere in the world. England will send their Under-19 players, we will look after them. We will create a new property.”
“Women’s PSL is also on my mind. Hopefully, we can become the first cricket board in Asia to launch it (a women’s T20 franchise league).” He added
If the PCB succeeds in organizing the Women’s T20 league, then it will be the first nation in Asia to have an exclusive professional contract-based women’s cricket league. Since 2018, BCCI has been conducting, Women’s T20 Challenge (3 teams), in parallel with the concluding stages of the men’s IPL. However, this year’s edition has been postponed due to COVID-19 with no decision on re-scheduled dates yet.
England, Australia tours of Pakistan a huge breakthrough: Ramiz Raja
“England and Australia tours are massive breakthroughs, and I expect our side to perform well. I want us to be a proud nation and our fans, our team, and the board to be respected,” Raja said.
England will tour Pakistan next September/October for 7 T20Is. Joe Root and co. will then return to Pakistan in November/December at the back of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022 to play three Tests, which will form part of the ICC World Test Championship.
Speaking about the ECB, he said: “I think the ECB also understood they committed a mistake by withdrawing, and it was a knee-jerk reaction. This tour was important, and it’s their gratefulness. Coming over here to sort things out and accepting their fault and promising to play two additional T20Is is good news for our fans because I believe Pakistan should have a home season so spectators come and watch and top teams should tour.”
