LAHORE: Cricket lovers were disappointed on Wednesday as ticket for PSL final from designated branches of the Bank of Punjab ended quickly.
Fans started queuing up outside the designated banks from as early as 7 am. Clashes were reported near Liberty market where police had to be called in to manage the crowd which went berserk at what they said was “non-cooperation” of the bank.
All online tickets have already been sold out. The cheapest online ticket was for Rs4000.
On Tuesday PCB Chairman Shahryar Khan announced that 1000 tickets will be sold for Rs500. But these tickets are not available online.
According to details, the tickets of Imran Khan, Fazal Mahmood, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis enclosures are most expensive with the rate of Rs 12000 rupees. Javed Miandad, Abdul Hafeez Kardar and Raja enclosures tickets are priced at Rs 8000. The tickets of remaining enclosures are available for Rs 4000 whereas, fans will enjoy the match in just Rs 500 in general stand.
PSL final will be played at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on March 5 for which strict security plan has been prepared. The decision was taken after Shahbaz Sharif consulted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Addressing the meeting, Shahbaz said stringent security would be ensured for the PSL. He directed the cabinet committee to make best arrangements and review security and other measures on daily basis. He said he would personally monitor the progress regularly.
Foreign players associated with the Quetta Gladiators have refused to play the final of the Pakistan Super League in Lahore, according to sources.
In tweets shortly after the Gladiators win against Zalmi in Sharjah, star batsman Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright and Tymal Mills confirmed their unavailability for PSL`s final in Lahore.
