The Success Story of Pakistan’s Sports Diplomacy: Pakistan Super League
The eighth edition of Pakistan Super League is all set to kick off from 13 th February, 2023 with defending champions Lahore Qalandars taking on Multan Sultans at Multan cricket stadium. The league has been an important part of the revival of sports in the country and has grown big enough to be known as one of the toughest and most valuable cricket leagues in the world, standing alongside the likes of the Indian Premier League and Australia’s Big Bash League. The 6-team tournament has been a huge success in terms of what it has contributed to the country apart from increasing quality cricket in the country. It can only be understood by knowing a bit of the country’s history in this matter. It dates back to March 3, 2009, when the Sri Lankan cricket team got attacked by armed militants on its way to Gaddafi Stadium to play the second test match against the Pakistan cricket team. The Sri Lankan team was taken back to Colombo through special arrangements. This horrifying incident sho...