League of ‘ageing stars’ cannot be compared with PSL: Sethi
Kumar Sangakarra smacked a total of six fours and seven huge sixes in blistering 86 off 43 balls as the Gemini Arabians piled up 234 runs in the opening encounter of the Masters Champions League (MCL) against Libra Legends on Thursday in UAE.
The trademark pick up shot over midwicket and the picture-perfect cover drives were all on display as commentators argued why the 38-year-old Sangakkara had quit international cricket so soon.
But they soon conceded that the Sri Lankan great had a bit of an advantage facing up to bowlers who, in some cases, had last played an international match five years ago. The Arabians beat the legends by 78 runs in the end and the lopsided battles such Thursday's match and near empty stands quickly raised fears for the MCL's long-term viability.
It also provided the organisers of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), also being held in the UAE, with a few lessons as league chairman Najam Sethi and co look to launch the tournament on February 4.