FIVE INDIANS WHO CAN INCREASE THE POPULARITY OF THE PAKISTAN SUPER LEAGUE

His average of 39.88 is one of the best in the game...

- ABHISHEK SINGH

The Pakistan Super League is one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world. However, in its five years of existence, it has not been able to touch the level of the Indian Premier League or the Big Bash League. But can it rise to their level? If yes then how. There is one sure shot answer Indian stars playing in the PSL. As soon as the Indian stars, the most popular and rich among the lot, grace the occasion, chances are that PSL would reach its zenith in terms of popularity.

MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI

While he has an experience of 350 ODIs, in which he has scored more than 10,000 runs at an average of more than 50, his T20 exploits hold a special place, mainly because of the 2007 World Cup that India won under his captaincy. In total Dhoni has played 317 T20 matches and in them, he has scored 6621 runs with 84* being his best. His average of 39.88 is one of the best in the game, although his strike rate of 135.62 looks a bit modest considering the modern-day hitters’ strike rates. With 170 catches and 83 stumpings, the former Indian captain also does a tremendous job as a wicketkeeper. In 190 IPL games, the prince of Ranchi has represented two teams and scored a mammoth 4432 runs. He has a batting average of 42.20 and a strike rate of 137.85.

ROHIT SHARMA