Sikander Raza says: 'IPL is Much Better than PSL'

Sikandar Raza, an all-rounder for Zimbabwe, has praised Indian franchise cricket, stating that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is superior to the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Raza is expected to play for Punjab Kings in the upcoming IPL 2024 season, which is scheduled to start in March.

Speaking to Sports Now, Raza stated that only the PSL can match the IPL in terms of crowd gathering, citing the presence of elite foreign players as what makes the IPL unique. Raza is a player with Lahore Qalandars in the PSL and PBKS in the IPL.

I just think that the availability of all the players for one tournament makes IPL special. In most of the matches we play, the crowd comes and supports their teams. That’s different in IPL. The only other league when it comes to crowds that comes close to IPL is PSL. So, I think IPL stands out with a couple of factors
~said Raza.

IPL is by far the best league when it comes to PSL also. Like, it is much better than PSL. That’s what I'm trying to say. Yeah, I’m not a big fan of comparisons. But yes, it is. I think IPL is the biggest league on the planet
~Raza added

Since they were the only team to bid on him in the IPL 2023 auction, Raza said he would never be able to repay his IPL team, PBKS, for their faith in him. At the IPL 2023 mini-auction, the Punjab-based club paid Rs 50 lakh to recruit Raza.

IPL is such a big and global event that I am very grateful and blessed that Punjab picked me. And I don't think I can ever repay their faith. I mean, they were the only team that raised the baton on the auction day. So, if they hadn’t done that, I don't think I would have been part of IPL last year, let alone this year
~said Raza