Published 22:03 IST, March 13th 2020
PSL 2020: Moeen Ali brushes off security concerns towards playing in Pakistan
England's World Cup-winning all-rounder Moeen Ali, who is currently featuring in the PSL 2020, believes singling out Pakistan for security concerns is unfair.
Advertisement
England's World Cup-winning all-rounder Moeen Ali thinks that t playing cricket in Pakistan due to security reasons is unfair. Ali is currently playing in PSL 2020 for Multan Sultans and believes that crime rates are increasing all over globe, so singling out Pakistan for it is unfair on country and fans. Ali added that he hopes that PSL 2020 brings about a change in people's perspective and cricket boards across globe open mselves to opportunity of touring Pakistan.
Advertisement
PSL 2020: Moeen Ali believes that singling out Pakistan for security concerns is unfair
In an exclusive interview with Cricketer, Moeen Ali reveals that singling out Pakistan for security concerns is unfair. Ali hoped that ongoing PSL 2020 can change perspective of overseas teams when it comes to touring Pakistan. Moeen Ali added that he hopes that England will look at possibility of touring Pakistan with several English stars plying ir trade in PSL 2020 including likes of Chris Jordan, Tom Banton and Alex Hales.
security systems for PSL 2020 are extensive, with all six teams being provided head-of-state detail for span of tournament. That means snipers on rooftops surveying hotels, vast armoured convoys to matches, airport-style bag scanners outside stadiums and lockdown rules for players in ir accommodation.
Advertisement
PSL 2020: Moeen Ali's Pakistan connection
Moeen Ali is of Pakistani descent after his grandfar migrated to England. Cricket's return to Pakistan meant so much to his family that Ali opted out of w-cancelled SL vs ENG series to take part in PSL 2020. In interview, Moeen Ali revealed that a part of coming to play in PSL was because of his herit and as he wants to play a part in bringing sport back to Pakistan. While he added that he wanted to play more franchise cricket and experience atmosphere, Ali's motive was to promote cricket in Pakistan through PSL 2020 and for fans to see more quality players coming in.
Advertisement
PSL live streaming in India: How to watch Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans live?
Despite Coronavirus outbreak, PSL 2020 is set to continue and PSL live streaming in India will be available for fans to tune into. DSport is official broadcaster of PSL live streaming in India, and fans can watch Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans live on DSport on Friday. Fans can also watch PSL live streaming in India by visiting sporttiger.com. For Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans live score updates and match highlights fans can follow official social handles of PSL 2020 or check ir website.
Advertisement
22:03 IST, March 13th 2020