As the Quetta Gladiators prepared to take on Islamabad United, fans were treated to a star-studded unveiling of the tournament.
Pakistan star Ali Zafar was joined by global superstar Sean Paul to treat the crowds musically, while each team was present to raise the curtain on the PSL.
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Ali Zafar takes to the stage.
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While Islamabad United players look on.
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As do the Karachi Kings team.
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And Chris Gayle's Lahore Qalandars.
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Kevin Pietersen's Quetta Gladiators will eb watched keenly.
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As will the Peshawar Zalmi squad.
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PSL chief Najam Sethi (r) with the trophy.
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Each of the franchise's captains were introduced to the crowd.
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Before Shoaib Malik and co signed the welcome board.
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Sean Paul does his thing.
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Before being joined on stage by Gayle.
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Zafar was hugely popular with the Pakistan expat community in attendance.
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After that it was time for the opening match's toss.
