The opening of the Pakistan Super League had noise. But not all of it was real. And that matters. T20 cricket is a fan-first format.It thrives on energy, presence, and connection. Artificial crowd noise can fill the silence —but it cannot replicate atmosphere. Players feel it.Viewers notice it.And over time, perception becomes reality. This isn’t criticism — it’s a signal. Because in modern cricket: You can simulate noise.You cannot simulate belonging. The leagues that get