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PSL 6 Road Closure: SHC warns contempt of court proceedings

PSL 2021: Traffic petition SHC

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has on Wednesday heard a petition against the closure of roads around National Stadium, Karachi for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 set to begin on February 20.

Officials of the provincial home department and the East SP (traffic) were presented in court.

The East superintendent of police (traffic) submitted a reply to the plea. He said only some roads are closed and alternative routes are provided.

He said all roads are open during practice sessions of the franchise teams.

If all the roads are open, the matter is over, the court remarked.

If the roads are closed, there will be contempt of court proceedings, the SHC bench said.

The court disposed of the petition after recording the statement of the East SP.

PSL 2021: Karachi Traffic Plan

The Karachi traffic police have on Monday issued the traffic plan for citizens ahead of the upcoming sixth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6, set to begin from 20th February, Saturday.

According to a plan issued by Karachi traffic police, the route from Hassan Square to National Stadium has been closed for all types of traffic.

Hassan Square Fly-Over:

The fly-over will be closed for the general public from Liqauatabad which will be diverted to University Road. The traffic will be diverted towards New Town from Hassan Square bridge.

Karsaz Road:

All kinds of small vehicles will be allowed to proceed on Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Road towards the stadium. Heavy/public transport will not be allowed.

Millennium:

Dalmia road will remain open for small vehicles from to Stadium Signal. Heavy/public transport will not be allowed.

New Town:

The University Road/New Town turning will remain open for small vehicles towards the stadium signal. Heavy/public transport will not be allowed.

Moreover, heavy traffic will be diverted from Sohrab Goth to Nipa, Liaquatabad Number 10 and Hassan Square, whereas, it will be closed from PP Chowrangi to University Road; Karsaz to National Stadium; Millennium to New Town.

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WATCH: Naseebo Lal can’t wait to perform at PSL 6 opening ceremony

Naseebo Lal

The Pakistani Super League is back! PSL 2021 is just around the corner and fans are eagerly waiting to see their favorite players in action once more.

The upcoming edition of PSL 2021 is already attracting the attention of cricket fans in Pakistan but also generating excitement globally. The six franchises of the league have picked their sides for this year tournament that promises to be one of the best edition so far.

Similarly, Punjabi singer Naseebo Lal, who has sung the official anthem for PSL 6, is waiting to see her fans at the virtual opening ceremony of the much-awaited marque.

In a video message released by the PSL on their official Twitter account, the veteran singer said she can’t wait to perform at the first-ever PSL’s pre-recorded music program.

“I will meet you at the opening ceremony of the PSL 6,” she said.

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Groove Mera: Meesha Shafi condemns those bashing the PSL 6 anthem

Groove Mera Meesha Shafi PSL 6 ANTHEM

After a tonne of criticism and trolling over the official anthem of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6, singer Meesha Shafi came forth to call out those bashing the song.

Responding to all the negative comments, Meesha Shafi took to Instagram to weigh in on the controversy.

 “Groove Mera isn’t just a musical win, it’s a win over classism,” she wrote.

“Over post-colonial inferiority complex and a rigid system that favours only a selective few repeatedly,” she remarked, raising the curtains on the nepotistic ways some brands and platforms embrace Pakistani artists,” the singer added.

Groove Mera Meesha Shafi

“A shame that we deny ourselves a legendary talent like Naseebo Lal over these hang-ups,” added the Bijli Aye Ya Na Aye crooner. “Kudos to the whole team,” Shafi concluded.

The official anthem ‘Groove Mera‘, sung by artists Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig and rappers Young Stunners, had triggered the meme fest among netizens and also received flak.

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Karachi traffic plan issued in connection with PSL 6 first-leg matches

Karachi traffic plan for PSL 6

The Karachi traffic police has on Monday issued the traffic plan for citizens ahead of the upcoming sixth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6, set to begin from 20th February, Saturday.

According to a plan issued by Karachi traffic police, the route from Hassan Square to National Stadium has been closed for all types of traffic.

Hassan Square fly-over:

The fly-over will be closed for the general public from Liqauatabad which will be diverted to University Road. The traffic will be diverted towards New Town from Hassan Square bridge.

Karsaz Road:

All kinds of small vehicles will be allowed to proceed on Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Road towards the stadium. Heavy/public transport will not be allowed.

Millennium:

Dalmia road will remain open for small vehicles from to Stadium Signal. Heavy/public transport will not be allowed.

New Town:

The University Road/New Town turning will remain open for small vehicles towards the stadium signal. Heavy/public transport will not be allowed.

Heavy traffic will be diverted from Sohrab Goth to Nipa, Liaquatabad Number 10 and Hassan Square, whereas, it will be closed from PP Chowrangi to University Road; Karsaz to National Stadium; Millennium to New Town.

Karachi Traffic Plan

Moreover, traffic DIG Javed Ali Mahar instructed the police to ensure people following the advises traffic plan ans said that no negligence will be tolerated in this regard.

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PSL 6: Opening ceremony all set to take place in Istanbul, sources

PSL 6 Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, sources have informed.

According to sources, the opening ceremony of PSL 6 is all set to be shot in Istanbul. Singers Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig and Young Stunners have reached the city for the shoot.

Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had finalized PSL 6 ticket selling policy and it will go online within the next 48 hours.

Fans can buy only one PSL 6 ticket per CNIC whereas children below 18 are required to register with their B-form number, added sources.

As many as 14 Enclosures here at the National Stadium will be opened to cater to the maximum capacity of 7500 ticketed people in each match. Out of these 14, two will be just for families.

Seat numbers will be allocated to each ticket holder and a gap of three seats will be mandatory between families/people. Food stalls will be installed outside the enclosures, sources added.

On the other hand, the ticket prices will be slightly high as compared to last year.

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PSL 6 Anthem: What PM Imran has to say about singers’ performances?

PSL 6 ANthem

The official anthem of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 ‘Groove Mera’ has been released a few days before and since its release, the anthem had received mixed reactions and backlashing from fans and social media users.

The official PSL 6 anthem features Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig, and Young Stunners. It had triggered meme fest among the netizens and  #psl6anthem remained the top trend in Pakistan and global Twitter as well.

In this regard, Prime Minister Imran Khan has something to say about Naseebo Lal’s performance. Senator Faisal Javed has revealed the details.

Watch the detailed interview of Faisal Javed Khan in BOL News’ program ‘National Debate‘ at 10 PM tonight.

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PSL 6: One ticket will be sold per CNIC within next 48 hours, sources

PSL tickets

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized PSL 6 ticket selling policy and it will go online within the next 48 hours.

According to sources, fans can buy only one PSL 6 ticket per CNIC whereas children below 18 are required to register with their B-form number.

As many as 14 Enclosures here at the National Stadium will be opened to cater to the maximum capacity of 7500 ticketed people in each match. Out of these 14, two will be just for families.

Seat numbers will be allocated to each ticket holder and a gap of three seats will be mandatory between families/people. Food stalls will be installed outside the enclosures, sources added.

On the other hand, the ticket prices will be slightly high as compared to last year.

“The final decision on ticket prices are yet to be made by the PCB. But, they will be slightly high than last year. Buyers must register their proper CNIC and B-form (below 18) number to buy the tickets,” CEO – bookme.pk said.

Moreover, the PCB has signed an agreement with an e-ticketing platform for the sale of tickets.

The PSL 6 will begin from February 20th at Karachi’s National Stadium. In this regard, the NCOC has permitted PCB to allow a limited number of spectators in the stadiums with strict COVID-19 SOPs, including social distancing.

“With a socially distant seating plan cricket fans can now be a part of the game again as both HBL PSL 6 venues Karachi and Lahore will have 20% of the total seating capacity of the stadiums available for the spectators,” the cricket board said in the statement.

PSL 6 Schedule:

Sat, 20 Feb – Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators (N); NSK, Karachi

Sun, 21 Feb – Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Islamabad United v Multan Sultans (N); both matches at NSK, Karachi

Mon, 22 Feb – Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators (N); NSK, Karachi

Tue, 23 Feb – Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans (N); NSK, Karachi

Wed, 24 Feb – Karachi Kings v Islamabad United (N); NSK, Karachi

Fri, 26 Feb – Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans (D); Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators (N); both matches at NSK, Karachi

Sat, 27 Feb – Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans (D); Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United (N); both matches at NSK, Karachi

Sun, Feb 28 – Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars (N); NSK, Karachi

Mon, 1 Mar – Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators (N); NSK, Karachi

Wed, 3 Mar – Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans (N); both matches at NSK, Karachi

Thu, 4 Mar – Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United (N); NSK, Karachi

Fri, 5 Mar – Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings (N); NSK, Karachi

Sat, 6 Mar – Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators (D); Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars (N); NSK, Karachi

Sun, 7 Mar – Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators (D); Islamabad United v Karachi Kings (N); NSK, Karachi

Wed, 10 Mar – Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings (N); GSL, Lahore

Thu, 11 Mar – Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars (N); GSL, Lahore

Fri, 12 Mar – Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars (N); both matches at GSL, Lahore

Sat 13 Mar – Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings (D); Multan Sultans v Islamabad United (N); both matches at GSL, Lahore

Sun, 14 Mar – Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings (N); both matches at GSL, Lahore

Mon, 15 Mar – Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi (N); GSL, Lahore

Tue, 16 Mar – Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars (N); GSL, Lahore

Thu, 18 Mar – Qualifier (1 v 2) (N); GSL, Lahore

Fri, 19 Mar – Eliminator 1 (3 v 4) (N); GSL, Lahore

Sat, Mar 20 – Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1) (N); GSL, Lahore

Mon, 22 Mar – Final (N), GSL, Lahore

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Pakistani Twitteraties bash Shoaib Akhtar for hating PSL 2021 anthem

Shoaib Akhtar Review

Social media users and celebrities are calling out at Pakistan’s former pacer Shoaib Akhtar for mocking the recently released Pakistan Super League (PSL)’s official anthem Groove Mera.

Shoaib Akhtar lashed out at PCB for releasing “the worst song that he had heard in the history of the PSL”.

“If the 10 worst songs of the PSL are compiled, this song will be number one,” said the former pacer. “Do you have any shame?”

He mocked the new song by joking that ever since he played it for his children, they have stopped talking to him. “My kids are scared of this song. When they don’t sleep, I tell them I’ll play it for them. That immediately scares them,” he said.

Watch: Shoaib Akhtar Mocked At PCB After PSL Anthem’s Release

However, Pakistani Twitterati was quick to respond Akhtarfor his insensitive remarks about the artists’ struggle.

“Really disappointed in u. The song is not bad at all. Just cuz u didn’t like it, doesn’t mean u have the right to put efforts of singers n producers in the trash,” one user said.

On the other hand, Singer and actor Haroon Shahid also reminded Akhtar about his association with Shahrukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders.

“So when Shoaib Akhtar was being paid millions by Kolkata Knight Riders and this song came up I bet he would have danced on this track at the Eden Gardens just to impress Shahrukh jee!”

Moreover, actress Anoushey Ashraf and singer Farhan Saeed also bashed Shoaib Akhtar over bashing the PSL song.

“Oh dear, this is in bad taste. One thing to not like a song, another thing to run down artists, musicians this way,” she commented on Akhtar’s video shared by Hello! Pakistan. “Big fan of Shoaib Akhtar but not the way he’s bashing the new anthem. Some people, including many of your friends, fans and family, like the track.”

“Difference of opinion is welcome, degrading someone’s work isn’t,” she pointed out. “Don’t like the track, cool. Hating on it this way? Not cool.”

Anoushey Ashraf Shoaib Akhtar

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“Truly honured to sing for PSL”- Naseebo Lal reacts to critics in a unique fashion

Naeebo Lal reacts to critics over PSL 6 ANthem

After the extreme mocking and hate over the official anthem of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021, singer Naseebo Lal finally responds to the criticism in a unique fashion.

The official PSL 6 anthem, “Groove Mera“, features Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig, and Young Stunners.

According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the song refers to the “swing and feel of the movements of cricketers”.

However, when asked how she felt receiving mixed comments from the fans after the anthem’s release, Naseebo Lal sang a few lines and said she feels “truly honoured” to be able to sing for this platform.

No matter whether I receive love or hate, I will not end up singing for my country’s pride, she added.

“This was a unique opportunity for my singing career and I thank God for it. When I was first approached, I had no idea about it and thought it would be just another song. However, when it turned out that it was an ‘item’ song for the PSL, I was surprised.” she exclaimed.

The singer also thanked the producer of the song, Zulfiqar Khan, better known as Xulfi, for bringing something “different and unique to the table.” She also expressed her gratitude to all those who have appreciated her performance.

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PSL 6: Tickets to be sold online only; date will be announced soon

Buy PSL 2021 Tickets Online

Ahead of the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signed an agreement with an e-ticketing platform for the sale of tickets.

The PSL 6 will begin from February 20th at Karachi’s National Stadium. In this regard, the NCOC has permitted PCB to allow a limited number of spectators in the stadiums with strict COVID-19 SOPs, including social distancing.

“With a socially distant seating plan cricket fans can now be a part of the game again as both HBL PSL 6 venues Karachi and Lahore will have 20% of the total seating capacity of the stadiums available for the spectators,” the cricket board said in the statement.

Earlier, PCB had announced that around 7,500 ticketed spectators will be allowed access inside the stadium per match day, while around 5,500 will be able to attend each match day at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

On the other hand, the 10 day countdown ceremony took place at Lahore’s Liberty Chowk on Wednesday (today).

The Chief of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Wasim Khan inaugurated the countdown clock at the ceremony. The event also witnessed the beautiful fireworks and the light show to make the moment more impressive.

PSL 6 Schedule:

Sat, 20 Feb – Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators (N); NSK, Karachi

Sun, 21 Feb – Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Islamabad United v Multan Sultans (N); both matches at NSK, Karachi

Mon, 22 Feb – Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators (N); NSK, Karachi

Tue, 23 Feb – Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans (N); NSK, Karachi

Wed, 24 Feb – Karachi Kings v Islamabad United (N); NSK, Karachi

Fri, 26 Feb – Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans (D); Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators (N); both matches at NSK, Karachi

Sat, 27 Feb – Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans (D); Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United (N); both matches at NSK, Karachi

Sun, Feb 28 – Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars (N); NSK, Karachi

Mon, 1 Mar – Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators (N); NSK, Karachi

Wed, 3 Mar – Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans (N); both matches at NSK, Karachi

Thu, 4 Mar – Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United (N); NSK, Karachi

Fri, 5 Mar – Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings (N); NSK, Karachi

Sat, 6 Mar – Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators (D); Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars (N); NSK, Karachi

Sun, 7 Mar – Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators (D); Islamabad United v Karachi Kings (N); NSK, Karachi

Wed, 10 Mar – Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings (N); GSL, Lahore

Thu, 11 Mar – Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars (N); GSL, Lahore

Fri, 12 Mar – Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars (N); both matches at GSL, Lahore

Sat 13 Mar – Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings (D); Multan Sultans v Islamabad United (N); both matches at GSL, Lahore

Sun, 14 Mar – Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings (N); both matches at GSL, Lahore

Mon, 15 Mar – Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi (N); GSL, Lahore

Tue, 16 Mar – Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars (N); GSL, Lahore

Thu, 18 Mar – Qualifier (1 v 2) (N); GSL, Lahore

Fri, 19 Mar – Eliminator 1 (3 v 4) (N); GSL, Lahore

Sat, Mar 20 – Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1) (N); GSL, Lahore

Mon, 22 Mar – Final (N), GSL, Lahore

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PSL 6: 10 Days Left! Countdown Ceremony To Take Place Tomorrow

PSL 2021 countdown ceremony

The Pakistan Super League is back! PSL 2021 is just around the corner and fans are eagerly waiting to see their favorite players in action once more.

The six franchises of PSL 2021 have picked their sides for this year tournament that promises to be one of the best edition so far.

However, the 10 day countdown ceremony will take place at Lahore’s Liberty Chowk on Wednesday (tomorrow).

The Chief of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Wasim Khan will inaugurate the countdown clock at the ceremony. The event will also witness the beautiful fireworks and the light show to make the moment more impressive.

PSL 6 Schedule:

Sat, 20 Feb – Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators (N); NSK, Karachi

Sun, 21 Feb – Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Islamabad United v Multan Sultans (N); both matches at NSK, Karachi

Mon, 22 Feb – Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators (N); NSK, Karachi

Tue, 23 Feb – Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans (N); NSK, Karachi

Wed, 24 Feb – Karachi Kings v Islamabad United (N); NSK, Karachi

Fri, 26 Feb – Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans (D); Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators (N); both matches at NSK, Karachi

Sat, 27 Feb – Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans (D); Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United (N); both matches at NSK, Karachi

Sun, Feb 28 – Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars (N); NSK, Karachi

Mon, 1 Mar – Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators (N); NSK, Karachi

Wed, 3 Mar – Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans (N); both matches at NSK, Karachi

Thu, 4 Mar – Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United (N); NSK, Karachi

Fri, 5 Mar – Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings (N); NSK, Karachi

Sat, 6 Mar – Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators (D); Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars (N); NSK, Karachi

Sun, 7 Mar – Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators (D); Islamabad United v Karachi Kings (N); NSK, Karachi

Wed, 10 Mar – Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings (N); GSL, Lahore

Thu, 11 Mar – Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars (N); GSL, Lahore

Fri, 12 Mar – Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars (N); both matches at GSL, Lahore

Sat 13 Mar – Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings (D); Multan Sultans v Islamabad United (N); both matches at GSL, Lahore

Sun, 14 Mar – Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings (N); both matches at GSL, Lahore

Mon, 15 Mar – Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi (N); GSL, Lahore

Tue, 16 Mar – Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars (N); GSL, Lahore

Thu, 18 Mar – Qualifier (1 v 2) (N); GSL, Lahore

Fri, 19 Mar – Eliminator 1 (3 v 4) (N); GSL, Lahore

Sat, Mar 20 – Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1) (N); GSL, Lahore

Mon, 22 Mar – Final (N), GSL, Lahore

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PSL 2021: Peshawar Zalmi unveils a special ‘Heritage Edition’ kit

PSL 2021 Peshawar Zalmi

Preparations are in full swing for Pakistan Super League (PSL)’s upcoming sixth edition. Team Peshawar Zalmi has unveiled a special “Heritage Edition” training kit in this regard.

The sixth edition of PSL will commence from 20th February with initial matches being scheduled to be held in Karachi before moving to Lahore.

The Twitter thread reads, “Unveiling Zalmi Heritage Edition – Training Jersey for #PSL6. A shirt that represents the culture and heritage of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.”

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NCOC allows 20% crowd for PSL games in Karachi and Lahore

PSL 2021

Amid the second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has allowed 20 per cent crowds to attend the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021. According to the details, the sixth edition of the PSL 2021 will be played in Karachi and Lahore from 20 February to 22 March. The … Read more

PSL Draft: Quetta Gladiators Has Chris Gayle This Year

PSL 2021 Drafting: Quetta Gladiators Has Chris Gayle This Year

The drafting of players for Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 has started under which former champion Quetta Gladiators has acquired famous West Indies batsman Chris Gayle. Drafting of players is underway in Lahore and the management of PSL teams is fully prepared for the acquisition of players. Islamabad United acquired Hassan Ali through a wild … Read more

PSL 6 2021 schedule announced, first match to be played on 20th Feb

PSL 6 Schedule

Good news for all the PSL fans. Your favorite cricket series is coming back. The schedule of PSL 6 2021 has been announced today and the first match will be played between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators. As per the PSL schedule, 2021 former champion Quetta Gladiators will play 4 matches in Karachi, 3 in Lahore, … Read more

PSL 2021 Platinum list announced

PSL 2021

The Platinum list of the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League 2021 has been announced. According to the media reports, the list also includes ICC T20I number one batsman Dawid Malan, Dwayne Bravo, Chris Lynn, Alex Hales, Morne Morkel, Mohammad Nabi, Imran Tahir, Dale Steyn, Tom Banton, and Chris Jordan. The six franchises will now … Read more