Najam Sethi hints at dream clash between IPL and PSL Champions

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has thrown his weight behind the idea of a high-profile match between the champions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Indian Premier League (IPL).

In a recent interview, Sethi addressed the longstanding political tensions that have prevented India and Pakistan from engaging in regular cricketing ties. However, he remains optimistic that the situation could change in the future.

“If the situation improves, I think there should be a team of IPL champions and a PSL champion,” he said, expressing hope for what could be a blockbuster showdown in franchise cricket.

Sethi acknowledged that the current political climate is a major hurdle, making such a clash unlikely in the near future.

“It is our dream because, of course, India and Pakistan produce the best talent in the world. There is no doubt about it,” he remarked.

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“But will it be possible in the near future? I don’t see it happening soon.”

Looking beyond the IPL-PSL dream, Najam Sethi believes that the PSL has the potential to expand its reach globally. He suggested exploring opportunities to host matches in countries with large South Asian communities.

“There is no problem at all with expanding the league,” he said, adding that playing matches in the USA or UK could be financially beneficial and attract new audiences.

“I think that the PSL should be expanded, and if it can be played in the USA or the UK, or even have some games there, it could work out financially,” Sethi added.

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