LAHORE: As the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was around the corner, the star-studded opening ceremony of the tournament stole the limelight of the cricketing fans, during which the breathtaking NATIONAL anthem was featured the voice of noted singer Aima Baig.
Then the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) management committee chairman Najam Sethi shared his thoughts on the mega event.
Mr Sethi began his speech by asking Multan fans who they thought would win today’s match: Multan or Lahore. He then pointed out Lahore Qalandars skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi and Multan Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan.
Mr Sethi said, “The PSL journey started in the UAE. “Next time, we will move to Quetta, Peshawar.”
Mr Sethi emphasized the importance of the premium tournament, saying, “The PSL had gifted us players like Shaheen Shah Afridi.”
Mr Sethi stated that all of the players are owned by the country and that “Lahore remains in his heart, and Multan is in his heart.”
After Mr. Sethi’s speech, renowned singer and composer Sahir Ali Bagga came to fascinate the fans with his soothing voice and sang his iconic songs, including “O Rangreza.” Then he was later joined by Ms Baig to sing their famous number, “Baazi.” He also sang “Dil Ki Awaz.”
Then it was all about the performance of the singers featured in this year’s anthem – Shae Gill, Asim Azhar, and Shae Gill. In the end of the ceremony, there was a demonstration of terrific fireworks.