PSL 2019 opening ceremony rocks Dubai – in pictures


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Season 4 of the Pakistan Super League Twenty20 competition got off to a glittering start in Dubai on Thursday night.

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium was awash in sound and light as those in attendance were entertained by a glitzy opening ceremony before game action began between reigning champions Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars close to 10pm.

Rocking the stage were such music groups as Pakistan’s Junoon and Boney M from the United States, as well as solo stars including Fawad Khan, Young Desi, Aima Baig and Shuja Haider.

To view staff photographer Chris Whiteoak's pictures from the opening ceremony, check out the photo gallery above. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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