England cricketer David Willey has praised the Pakistan Super League (PSL) over the Indian Premier League (IPL), giving the Pakistani tournament a significant endorsement.
In an interview with Indian media, Willey highlighted that PSL offers foreign players better assurance of playing time and security of playing compared to the IPL.
“You don’t know what the auction will look like in the IPL. However, players get more security and assurance of playing time in the PSL,” Willey said.
He explained that different players have different priorities when choosing between leagues. “Every player has their own situation. Some feel they will get more playing opportunities in the PSL rather than sitting on the bench in the dugout for 10 or 11 weeks,” Willey added.
Several prominent cricketers have already announced their decision to skip the IPL in favor of the PSL.
South African captain Faf du Plessis and England all-rounder Moeen Ali have both confirmed they will leave the IPL to play in Pakistan’s premier T20 league.
Australia’s Glenn Maxwell has also announced he will not play in the IPL this year. Reports now suggest Maxwell is considering joining the PSL, which would add another major name to the tournament’s roster.