PSL 10 Trophy Tour: Lahore Qalandars bring silverware to SOS Village

LAHORE: The management of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars brought the glittering ‘Luminara Trophy’ to SOS Village, where a colourful event was held to celebrate the moment with young children, as part of the PSL 10 Trophy Tour.

The children of the SOS Village were absolutely thrilled as they gathered around the gleaming silverware.

Lahore Qalandars’ star batter Fakhar Zaman was also present at the event, spending time with the children and engaging in a fun cricket session. The young fans clicked pictures with Fakhar and the Luminara trophy, chanting slogans in excitement.

Expressing his emotions, the star batter said it was heartwarming to see smiles on the children’s faces, emphasizing that they are the future of Pakistan.

“These children are our future and it makes my heart happy to see the happiness on their faces,” Fakhar said. “The confidence these kids have is truly inspiring.”

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In a touching gesture, he requested Lahore Qalandars’ management to arrange PSL match screenings for the children, a proposal that was immediately accepted.

Lahore Qalandars’ COO Sameen Rana highlighted that the purpose of bringing the PSL 10 trophy to SOS Village was to make the children feel valued and appreciated.

Meanwhile PSL CEO Salman Naseer reiterated that taking the trophy to different locations is a way to showcase PSL as a major brand of Pakistan.

Meanwhile, the PSL 10 Trophy Tour continues its journey across Pakistan. In the first leg, the Luminara Trophy was showcased in Hyderabad and Karachi before moving to Lahore.

The tour now heads to Multan today, with Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Peshawar, and Islamabad next in line. Details of the second leg will be announced later.

PSL 10 ‘Luminara’ Trophy tour schedule

  • 14 March – Hyderabad
  • 14-15 March – Karachi
  • 16-17 March – Lahore
  • 18 March – Multan
  • 19 March – Bahawalpur
  • 20 March – Faisalabad
  • 22 March – Peshawar
  • 23 March – Islamabad

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PCB announces schedule of PSL 10 trophy tour

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the schedule of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 trophy tour on Friday, with the coveted silverware to travel 11 cities across the country.

“The first-ever trophy tour in the history of PSL will commence today from Hyderabad and Karachi, with ‘Luminara’ scheduled to travel to 11 cities across Pakistan till 29 March,” the PCB stated in a press release.

It’s worth noting that season 10 of the PSL is scheduled to take place in four cities—Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi—from 11 April to 18 May.

In the first leg of the trophy tour, the Luminara Trophy will be displayed at various locations across Hyderabad and Karachi till 15 March.

Following Hyderabad and Karachi, the trophy will travel to Lahore, Multan, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Peshawar and Islamabad.

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The second leg of the PSL 10 trophy tour will be announced in due course.

“The PSL trophy tour is a celebration of Pakistan’s rich culture, its diverse communities and most importantly, its deep-rooted passion for cricket,” said PSL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Salman Naseer.

“The tour aims to fulfill our desire to increase the physical reach of the HBL PSL throughout Pakistan.

“In the first leg, the trophy will be displayed from the vibrant streets of Karachi to the historic locations of Lahore and will also showcase the breathtaking landscapes of Pakistan, with more historic and iconic locations to follow.

“This trophy tour is our way of giving back to the fans, who have been the heart and soul of HBL PSL over the last decade. Their unwavering support fuels the passion of our players and makes this league one of the best in the world.”

PSL 10 ‘Luminara’ Trophy tour schedule

  • 14 March – Hyderabad
  • 14-15 March – Karachi
  • 16-17 March – Lahore
  • 18 March – Multan
  • 19 March – Bahawalpur
  • 20 March – Faisalabad
  • 22 March – Peshawar
  • 23 March – Islamabad

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