The sources claimed that the PCB has not paid for the entire costs of the security apparatus for the series. Two international security consultants - Reg Dickason and Nicholls Steyn and Associates were, with the $1.1 million cost picked up by the ICC. The sources further said that total spending on the series may appear hefty for the PCB. As per financial statement, the PCB has made a profit every year since 2011 which, according to PCB annual report, is of $14.5 million dollars. With more games of the PSL due to be played in Pakistan next season, the PCB is set to earn more profit in coming years.
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