PSL final: Dean Jones satisfied with ‘fantastic’ security measures

PSL final: Dean Jones satisfied with ‘fantastic’ security measures

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LAHORE: Cricket commentator and Coach of Islamabad United Dean Jones has arrived in Lahore for the final of Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) second edition.
“I have now arrived in Lahore for @thePSLt20 Final,” Jones said
“The Airport & Police security were fantastic ! Looking forward to having a good time!,” he added.
Peshawar Zalmi’s overseas players Darren Sammy, Marlon Samuels, Sumit Patel and Chris Jordan will play PSL final against Quetta Gladiators on March 5.
Quetta Gladiators have selected a new group of foreign players after all of their overseas players pulled out of the PSL final owing to security fears.
Gladiators selected South Africa’s Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Morne van Wyk, Zimbabwe’s Sean Ervine, all-rounder Elton Chigumbura, Bangladesh’s Anamul Haque and West Indian pacer Rayad Emrit.
The new selected players will be landing in Lahore tonight. 

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