DUBAI – American rapper Pitbull bowed out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) opening ceremony late Wednesday, and apologized to the cricket fans in a video message for not been able to come to Dubai.

Pitbull said he was very excited to perform for the PSL but could not do so owing to a plane fault. “I am sorry, I apologize, deeply apologize,” he added while hoping to be a part of the event next year.

The rapper thanked the PSL for giving him an opportunity to perform, and fans for the love and support.

Let it be known that a glamorous opening ceremony of the 2019 Pakistan Super League is all set to enthrall fans on Thursday (today) where performances from some of the biggest names in the global and Pakistani entertainment industry will be held.

Pakistan’s Junoon and world-renowned disco bands Boney M will rock the stage. Fawad Khan will sing the theme song. Young Desi, Aima Baig and Shuja Haider also look to light up the start of the fourth season of the PSL.

The opening ceremony will be followed by the first match of the fourth edition between the defending champions Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars.

The highly anticipated PSL-4 will start from February 14 and conclude on March 17, 2019 at the National Stadium Karachi.