The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 is just around the corner and the players are all set with their teams ahead of the new season. One of these exhibition games is currently taking place in Quetta between the Quetta Gladiators and the Peshawar Zalmi.
However, the proceedings were halted in order to ensure the safety of the players. According to some reports, a bomb explosion in Quetta halted the game as a precautionary measure. The game, however, was resumed later on. The bomb blast took place at Musa Chowk, just 4 km away from the Bugti Stadium in Quetta, Balochistan.
On the other hand, some other reports cited another reason for the stoppage of the game. Due to oversold tickets, a group of enraged spectators set fire to the stadium. The crowd inside also pelted stones at the players in action. A video of the protests has gone viral over the internet.
Here is the video from the PSL exhibition game
That is the Reason match Has been stopped in Bughti Cricket Stadium #PZvsQG #Quetta #PZvsQG Quetta Gladiators pic.twitter.com/UmtG0GOgpQ
— Muhammad Asim (@Muhammad67671) February 5, 2023
In the meantime, according to reports, the PSL trophy will be displayed on February 9 in Lahore at the Shalimar Bagh (Garden). The unveiling ceremony will be attended by all of the team captains as well as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi.
“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. 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,” a PCB official said.
Concerning how different the trophy will be from those seen in the previous seven editions, the source stated that it will better represent Pakistan and its cricket. “Efforts have been made to project Pakistan’s image in a better way through the trophy. Hopefully, cricketing fans around the world would like the new trophy,” he said.
Here is how Twitter reacted
? BREAKING: A bomb blast has been reported at Musa Chowk in Quetta. As a measure, the ongoing #PSL exhibition match in Quetta between #QuettaGladiators and #PeshawarZalmi has been stopped.
— RevSportz (@RevSportz) February 5, 2023
The PSL exhibition match has resumed after a brief halt.
— RevSportz (@RevSportz) February 5, 2023
Such a misleading statement
It was stopped due to large number of spectators came and all enclosure were full so few can't get in the stadium so they as a protest threw stones at players that's why— hammad (@iamhammad123) February 5, 2023
Fazool and Fake news … Match is going to start shortly
— Nadira Mushtaque Syed (@naadiisporty) February 5, 2023
Wah kya dhamakedar inaugration hai PSL ka ????
On a serious note, Pakistan should do something about such attacks.
— Amit Dabas (@cricketandphoto) February 5, 2023
Sunday ko vaha blast ki chhutti nahi hoti?
— Viru123 (@Virutweets123) February 5, 2023
Sunday ko bhe Lage ve h kaam me
— CricZone (@CricZone2023) February 5, 2023
Inko Asia Cup karwana hai ?
— Kaala Ghoda ? (@ParimalAsanare) February 5, 2023
Just a normal day in Pakistan.
— Manan (@Manan10678533) February 5, 2023
