KARACHI
\nKarachi Kings\u2019 right-arm quick Hassan Ali said on Monday that the national team\u2019s performance will always have an impact on the popularity of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), urging players to re-engage disappointed cricket fans via strong performance.
\nSpeaking to reporters before Karachi Kings\u2019 first practice session ahead of the 10th edition of the PSL, Hassan acknowledged that while Pakistan\u2019s recent results have been disappointing, the team\u2019s new players need time to settle.
\n\u201cWhen the national team doesn\u2019t perform well, it impacts franchise leagues like the PSL,\u201d Hassan said. \u201cBut when Pakistan do well, the PSL\u2019s graph also rises.\u201d
\nPakistan have struggled in recent months, including a poor showing at the ICC Champions Trophy at home ground and during the tour of New Zealand.
\nHowever, Hassan backed the new players, saying: \u201cThe current results aren\u2019t great, but we have fresh faces in the team and also in management who need time. The players know where they went wrong and where to improve.\u201d
\nThe experienced pacer emphasised that senior players must perform in the upcoming tournament to reignite fans\u2019 passion. \u201cOur people love cricket, and the fans are very emotional. We will try our best to make them happy with our performances.\u201d
\nThis year\u2019s PSL clashes with the Indian Premier League (IPL), but Hassan remained optimistic, saying: \u201cFans watch the tournament where there\u2019s good cricket with entertainment. If we play well in the PSL, viewers will leave the IPL to watch us.\u201d
\nHe highlighted the league\u2019s role in nurturing young talent, calling it a \u201cbig platform\u201d for emerging players to share dressing rooms with top stars. \u201cPerforming in the PSL grabs the attention of selectors and management \u2014 there\u2019s no doubt about that.\u201d
\nHassan, who had a strong comeback in domestic cricket earlier, vowed to maintain his form. \u201cI recently performed well in the National T20 Cup and will try to keep that momentum. This PSL is important for me as I aim to make a comeback to the national team and as Karachi Kings team, we will do our best to bring Karachi cricket fans back to the stadium.
\nThe PSL begins on the 11th of this month, with Karachi Kings set to play their first match on the 12th against Multan Sultans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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