The highly anticipated sporting event, HBLPSL, kicked off today with a match between Multan Sultans taking on Lahore Qalandars in Multan. The tournament matches will be held in Multan, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. The final will be played on 19 March 2023 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
HBL is about ‘enabling dreams’ and this synchronizes perfectly with HBLPSL’s philosophy to provide an enabling environment for the emerging cricketers of Pakistan. Through HBLPSL, HBL remains committed to playing its part in promoting Pakistan through sports across the world.
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Commenting on HBLPSL, Ali Habib, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer – HBL said, “HBLPSL promotes values of healthy competition, teamwork, and sportsmanship, making a positive impact not only on cricket but also on the personal development of young cricketers. HBLPSL’s motto ‘Jahan Fans Wahan Stadium’ is derived from the idea that the game of cricket is where the fans are, whether in the stands or at home.”
“History is being made as HBLPSL 8, Pakistan’s largest sporting platform will see its inauguration in Multan tomorrow. All eyes in Pakistan and beyond, will be on Multan” – Muhammad Aurangzeb, President & CEO – HBL#JahanFansWahanStadium #HBLPSL #SabSitarayHumaray @TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/uHoXYUfvb4
— HBL (@HBLPak) February 12, 2023
HBL is part of the nation’s fabric and its commitment towards cricket remains as strong as ever; its title sponsorship of the HBLPSL, over the last seven years, reflects its passion for the development of youth and the discovery of cricketing talent.
HBLPSL has given an opportunity to countless young cricketers to display their talent at a national and international level. It has played an instrumental role in discovering players like Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Hasan Ali, Shadab Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani, and many more.
Furthermore, HBLPSL has also played a major role in building and depicting a positive and softer image of Pakistan. Cricket is a sport that has universal appeal across the commonwealth nations and now increasingly in the Middle East. HBLPSL has brought back international cricketers to Pakistan who have become ambassadors for the country.
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