PSL9

The Kings are resolute in their determination to establish dominance and delight their steadfast fanbase

Islamabad United stands out as one of the most accomplished teams in the history of the Pakistan Super League (PSL)

In the past eight editions of the HBL PSL, Peshawar Zalmi hold the best record as they have featured in four finals

In 2023, Lahore Qalandars became the first team in HBL PSL history to successfully defend their title

Over the course of HBL PSL 9, Karachi will host 11 matches including the final leg of the tournament

The anticipation has now been met with official confirmation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)

PCB says the agreed procedure was followed, the overall marks of technical and financial aspects were considered

Ali Zafar's choice for PSL season nine anthem stirred controversy, with objections from a female franchise official

Rashid Khan also withdraws from the league due to cautious recovery from back surgery

The ninth edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League will be held from 17 February to 18 March, 2024 in four cities

The final decision regarding who will sing the anthem for PSL 9 in place of Ali Zafar has not been reached

The two stadiums in Peshawar are currently undergoing construction work

The management committee of PCB has been restricted to handling only day-to-day affairs

Ihsanullah expressed his determination to elevate his performance levels

Unlike Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, and Multan, Peshawar and Quetta have not hosted matches

Each of the six teams possesses the Right to Match Card during the draft

Shaheen Afridi has won consecutive PSL titles as skipper

The flagship event is tentatively scheduled from 8 February to 24 March 2024

The maximum number of players to register from a foreign country are from England

Moin Khan, who held the coaching position for eight years, will now assume the role of team director for the side

Gladiators won the 2019 PSL title and were runners-up twice under Moin Khan's coaching

United and Kings also confirmed the development on their social media handles, bidding farewell to Hasan and Imad

The PCB intends to kick off the PSL 9 season in Lahore on February 18

Franchises hold divided opinions on the matter, with some supporters being opposed

A final schedule will be confirmed in the next PSL governing council meeting