Security concerns prompt Gayle to miss PSL final in Lahore
Key Points(5)
- West Indies batting superstar Chris Gayle is among several high profile players that have refused to travel to Lahore for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final.
- Security concerns were recently raised about playing cricket in the country after a February 13 suicide bombing, in Lahore, which resulted in 13 people deaths.
- However, following a meeting between the teams and PSL organizers a decision was made that the final would still take place in the capital.
- The PCB will offer between US$10,000 dollars and US$50,000 in addition to player salaries in order to attract international players.
- The promise of big bucks seems not enough to convince the swashbuckling batsman, who along with Karachi Kings teammates Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene have already said that they will not travel to the city.
West Indies batting superstar Chris Gayle is among several high profile players that have refused to travel to Lahore for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final.
Security concerns were recently raised about playing cricket in the country after a February 13 suicide bombing, in Lahore, which resulted in 13 people deaths.
However, following a meeting between the teams and PSL organizers a decision was made that the final would still take place in the capital.
Some 50 cricketers have reportedly expressed their desire to participate in the final game, if their team qualifies. The PCB will offer between US$10,000 dollars and US$50,000 in addition to player salaries in order to attract international players.
The promise of big bucks seems not enough to convince the swashbuckling batsman, who along with Karachi Kings teammates Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene have already said that they will not travel to the city.
