Islamabad United captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Wednesday said the hosting of the Pakistan Super League final in Lahore is a positive development for cricket in Pakistan and its fans.

"It is a positive development for cricket in Pakistan and for the fans who have missed out on international cricket in the country," said Haq.

He added that the fans can get involved in the game more if they are watching it in Lahore as not everyone can travel to the United Arab Emirates to attend PSL matches.

"It is an exciting experience for the fans and the players that the final would be played in Lahore," said the United skipper.

When asked about the upcoming tour to West Indies and whether he would announce his retirement, Haq said his fans would soon find out abo.

On being asked the same question again, he joked and said "It seems the entirety of Pakistan cricket revolves around my decision".

Earlier, welcoming the decision to host the PSL final in Lahore, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan said the move would also help resume international cricket in Pakistan.

“A successful final in Lahore will definitely send a positive message to all that the security situation in Pakistan is getting better,” the chairman had said on Tuesday.