KARACHI: The HBL Pakistan Super League 6 will start with an opening ceremony on February 20 which will include renowned artists including Atif Aslam, Imran Khan, Humaima Malick and the HBL PSL 6 anthem artists Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig and Young Stunners.
Internationally acclaimed singer Atif Aslam will be making his first appearance in the HBL PSL opening ceremony. The league has been launched every year with an opening ceremony since its inception in 2016.
PSL’s most recent anthem has attracted wide criticism. Former pace star Shoaib Akhtar has also been highly critical of the song.
Along with Atif, renowned rap artist Imran Khan will also be marking his debut at the HBL PSL stage.
The HBL PSL 6 opening ceremony will be have some parts filmed offshore in a specially designed studio space in Turkey.
The first four ceremonies were held at the Dubai International Stadium while the 2020 opening ceremony was staged at the National Stadium in Karachi, and the same venue will play host to the 2021 ceremony.
As has been the tradition in earlier editions, the opening ceremony will be followed by the first-match of the season in which defending champions Karachi Kings will play Quetta Gladiators in the night match.
The ceremony will be aired on PTV Sports and Geo Super. The opening ceremony start time is yet to be revealed.