Despite four franchises voting to place Usman Khan in the Platinum category, he was placed in the Diamond category instead

The developments reflect PCB's proactive efforts to safeguard Pakistan's interests in international cricket

Once ranked No. 1, Pakistan is now seventh in T20 rankings

While the UAE is currently the favorite for hosting India’s matches, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is also considering Sri Lanka as a potential venue

The event will be held in Pakistan under a partnership or fusion formula, while the Indian team will play its matches in Dubai. If they do not reach the final, Lahore will host the event

The PCB aims to invite star players who remain unsold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to participate in the PSL

Efforts to resolve the financial implications of India's refusal to travel to Pakistan had hit a roadblock earlier

Shamsi has set his sights on competing against Babar Azam, in the upcoming series

Surprisingly, the tournament schedule has yet to be finalized

Reports suggest that India has shown no interest in the proposed "partnership" or "fusion formula" with Pakistan for the event