LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday, announced the details of the inaugural women’s league, which will run alongside the eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in March 2023.

According to the details, four city-based sides, each comprising 12 local and six foreign players, will compete on a double-league format.

The final will be a stand-alone contest between the top two teams after 12 league matches, and it will be held the day before the PSL 8 final.

The PSL 8 will take place from February 9 to March 19, 2023.

Speaking on the occasion, Ramiz claimed that the introduction of The Women’s League is aligned with the strategy of making Pakistan a stronger cricket-playing nation across all formats and genders.

“I am delighted to announce the women’s league. This league will attract young women cricketers to this great sport and help our current players further enhance their skills when they will get to share dug-outs with the overseas players. The league will feature present and past trailblazers in women’s cricket in what promises to be an exciting 13-match event.

“To amplify the coverage and promotion of this initiative, some of the matches will precede the HBL Pakistan Super League 8 matches.

“This event is aligned to our strategy of making Pakistan a stronger cricket playing nation across all formats and genders. We are not only creating attractive brands to strengthen our cricket economy, but through this tournament are also providing career opportunities to our women cricketers. The more our women cricketers will participate in high-pressure events, the more they will learn.

“The PCB is a strong proponent of empowering women to shine brighter. By engaging our women, which form 49 per cent of the country’s population, we will enhance the economic and social prosperity of our country.”

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