In pictures: PSL 2020 players gear up for home tournament

The fifth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which in a ‘first’ will be held entirely in Pakistan for the first time, is expected to be an exciting and different fare from all its earlier editions. Lahore Qalanders were eager to get going

With Pakistan’s cricket fans expected to fill every seat in the four venues, the excitement is at its peak. For the next 34 days from February 20, the PSL fever is set to grip Pakistan. The organisers have created a festival-like atmosphere in Lahore, Karachi, Multan and Rawalpindi with huge billboards announcing the event and a few others welcoming the teams. Peshawar Zalmi players have been in practice mode

The Karachi Kings players took to the water at Nathia Gali Beach Sea as they bonded before the tournament which begins on Thursday

Karachi Kings players look up for the challenge as they bonded at Nathia Gali Beach Sea

Dean Jones, the Karachi coach, took time out with his players