PSL 10 anthem 'X Dekho' to be released today

The official anthem for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, titled 'X Dekho', will be released today, April 2, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Tuesday.

The anthem is set to premiere at 5 PM (Pakistan Standard Time) on the official PSL YouTube channel. 

The song will be performed by some of the most popular artists in Pakistan, including Ali Zafar, Talha Anjum, Natasha Baig, and Abrar-ul-Haq. Zafar and Anjum have both previously contributed to PSL anthems, while this will be the first time Baig and Haq lend their voices to the event.

Salman Naseer, the Chief Executive Officer of PSL, explained that the anthem’s purpose is to celebrate the league’s 10-year journey. 

“The vision for this year's anthem is to celebrate the milestone of completing ten years of PSL,” said Naseer. 

He added, “The anthem, 'X Dekho', represents pride in the achievements of the PSL over the past decade.”

The 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) is scheduled to begin on Friday, April 11. The opening match will feature defending champions Islamabad United taking on two-time winners Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

A total of 34 matches will be played between six teams from April 11 to May 18. Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium will host 13 of these matches, including two Eliminators and the grand final.

An exhibition match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators will also take place in Peshawar, though the date is still to be confirmed after April 8 was initially considered.

In addition, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including the first Qualifier on May 13. Karachi’s National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five matches. The tournament will also feature three double-headers, with two taking place on Saturdays and one on Labour Day, May 1.