Pakistan Premier League (PPL) 2013

Chester, Pa. (May 2, 2012) – Villanova University and PPL Park will serve as the hosts for the 2013 NCAA College Cup, the NCAA announced today. The dates for the 2013 Division I men’s soccer championship are Friday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 15. This will mark the first time since 1976 that the men’s soccer championship will be hosted in the Philadelphia region.

“We are thrilled to have been selected by the NCAA as the host institution for the 2013 College Cup,” stated Villanova Director of Athletics Vince Nicastro. “PPL Park is the finest soccer facility of its kind in the nation and together we have forged a partnership with the leadership of the Philadelphia Union and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau that will allow us to create a first-class experience for the fans attending this outstanding event. This is an exciting opportunity for all of us in the Philadelphia region and we look forward to serving as host.”

The College Cup is the culmination of the 48-team NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament that begins on the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. The 2012 College Cup will be held in Hoover, Ala.

“We are very proud and excited to be able to host yet another great NCAA event at PPL Park,” said Philadelphia Union CEO & Operating Partner Nick Sakiewicz. “We believe, as does the NCAA, that PPL Park and its strong geographic location in the Greater Philadelphia region is the perfect spot to host college soccer’s pinnacle event. It is only fitting that this event be played in one of the best soccer stadiums in America, PPL Park.”

Pakistan Premier League (PPL) - 2013

KARACHI: The Pakistan Premier League (PPL) is likely to clash with the Indian version of the Twenty20 competition as the country’s cricket board made a tentative schedule of its inaugural event.
According to an official close to the working committee of the PPL, the opening and closing ceremonies have been set for March 25 and April 10 next year respectively. If the event goes ahead as per the tentative schedule, the knockout stages are certain to clash with the Indian Premier League (IPL) that starts from April 3.
However, the official hoped the PCB will not be on the losing end due to the clash with the multi-star IPL.
“We didn’t have much choice,” the official told The Express Tribune. “The window after the South Africa tour is the only period available as per the Future Tour Programme.”
South Africa cricket board refused to reschedule the dates for the Pakistan series, which includes three Tests, five One-Day Internationals and two Twenty20s between February 1 and March 24, 2013.
However, the official said the discussions were made with the broadcasters and sponsors during the PPL committee’s visit to Dubai along with PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf.
“Broadcasters and sponsors have not shown any reservations. They have given a thumbs-up to the schedule. Only a few matches are coinciding. The IPL will stretch for nearly two months and the clash will not create much problems for us.
“Even if the leagues have common stars, they will just miss one or two IPL matches. We are now keeping our fingers crossed.”
The PCB is targeting 30 international cricketers, including five ‘super stars’ for each of team in the league.
Meanwhile, the official added that PCB was receiving a warm response from leading firms of the country and from abroad.
He said the PCB will take services of leading auditing firms to make the process of selling franchises.

Pakistan Premier League (PPL) - 2013

KARACHI: The Pakistan Premier League (PPL) is likely to clash with the Indian version of the Twenty20 competition as the country’s cricket board made a tentative schedule of its inaugural event.
According to an official close to the working committee of the PPL, the opening and closing ceremonies have been set for March 25 and April 10 next year respectively. If the event goes ahead as per the tentative schedule, the knockout stages are certain to clash with the Indian Premier League (IPL) that starts from April 3.
However, the official hoped the PCB will not be on the losing end due to the clash with the multi-star IPL.
“We didn’t have much choice,” the official told The Express Tribune. “The window after the South Africa tour is the only period available as per the Future Tour Programme.”
South Africa cricket board refused to reschedule the dates for the Pakistan series, which includes three Tests, five One-Day Internationals and two Twenty20s between February 1 and March 24, 2013.
However, the official said the discussions were made with the broadcasters and sponsors during the PPL committee’s visit to Dubai along with PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf.
“Broadcasters and sponsors have not shown any reservations. They have given a thumbs-up to the schedule. Only a few matches are coinciding. The IPL will stretch for nearly two months and the clash will not create much problems for us.
“Even if the leagues have common stars, they will just miss one or two IPL matches. We are now keeping our fingers crossed.”
The PCB is targeting 30 international cricketers, including five ‘super stars’ for each of team in the league.
Meanwhile, the official added that PCB was receiving a warm response from leading firms of the country and from abroad.
He said the PCB will take services of leading auditing firms to make the process of selling franchises.

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