The victorious Islamabad United team of last year's inaugural Pakistan Super League make the cover of The National Sport on Thursday, February 9, 2016 as the 2017 edition gets under way in Dubai.
Paul Radley has a fountain of coverage leading up to Thursday’s opening fixture, where Islamabad will take on Peshawar Zalmi. Check out the links below.
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■ Guides: Who are the key men and young stars to watch?
■ Analysis: Goals met, but security question refuses to go away
■ Fixtures: When and where to watch each match in the UAE
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