ICC chief executive Geoff Allardyce praised Dar's contribution, saying, "Alim's contribution to international cricket and the ICC has been truly extraordinary over such a long period of time. Nei's consistently elite performances have earned him a reputation in the international cricket community. I wish Aleem all the best for the future and I am sure he will continue to be involved in the sport for many years to come. ,Drawing from the pitches used during the PSL, he emphasized that this would provide stroke play opportunities and lead to high-scoring matches, much to the delight of fans.