PCB drops bombshell on BCCI-IPL as PSL set to expand into Saudi Arabia ...Middle East

The Pakistan Cricket Board is already in the headlines for making some interesting or shocking calls, like picking uncapped youngsters for the Bangladesh tour, and banning a number of overseas stars from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) over the alleged contract break.

After testing success in the UAE, the cricket fans in the Middle East can also watch PSL matches in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

As reported by a senior Pakistani journalist, Saleem Khaliq, the PCB is all set to build a new cricket stadium in Jeddah, and this venue will host the Pakistan Super League matches in the future.

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However, this historic move was not sudden. Back in December 2024, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi visited Saudi Arabia and met Prince Saud bin Mishal Al-Saud. During that meeting, Pakistan clearly showed interest in helping Saudi Arabia build cricket grounds and grow the game in the country.

Millions of people from India and Pakistan live in Saudi Arabia, and because of this, several local clubs started forming there, and the game began to reach across different cities. Things became more organized after SACF was set up in 2020.

ICC status and IPL Auction boost cricket in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia made the big headlines when it hosted the IPL auction in Jeddah in 2024. That event showed that they are now serious about entering the cricket business and global events. Right after the event, the PCB made the most of the opportunity to play their big card.

At the same time, the Pakistan national cricket team is gearing up to travel to Bangladesh next month for a two-match Test series, which is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

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