After a match, during the post-game ceremony, Zimbabwean cricketer Sikandar Raza spotted me and asked, “Weren’t you in Medina? When did you get here?” I explained I had arrived the previous day.

While leaving the venue, I met a Twitter follower who introduced himself as a transport businessman. He proudly shared that his company had provided Tesla car for the opening ceremony. I even took some photos with the car.

The next day, I interviewed Sikandar Raza at his hotel in Palm Jumeirah, where he shared his excitement about the PSL and plans to arrive in Pakistan well ahead of the tournament. I also spoke to Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka. Later, I visited Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi .during the match I met Waqar Younis, who was there for commentary.

The best part of such events is meeting cricketers and officials from Pakistan and around the world. My UAE trip was short, and now I’m preparing to return home. However, I observed that the Emirates Cricket Board continues to improve its league each season, which could pose a challenge to other leagues in the future.(2/2)