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Shahnawaz Dhani expressed his desire to take the wicket of Babar Azam

Shahnawaz Dhani expressed his desire to take the wicket of Babar Azam

‘Shahnawaz Dhani’, a young bowler from ‘Multan Sultans’, expressed his desire to take the wicket of ‘Karachi Kings’ batsman ‘Babar Azam’.

Shahnawaz Dhani, 22, made a fabulous debut as a player of Multan Sultans. In his first match, the bowler successfully achieved 2 wickets for 20 in three overs. Dhani had made his first-class debut on Nover 25, 2019 for Sindh. The right-arm bowler seems to be having a promising career!

He said in an interview that taking the wicket of Babar Azam is my dream, I have not dismissed him yet.

Shahnawaz said, “I want to form a bowling partnership with Shaheen Shah Afridi for Pakistan”.

He added, “I used to follow Shane Bond, he was a very fast bowler and I loved his action”.

He further said, “After Shane Bond’s retirement, I’ve been impressed by England’s Joffre Archer’s bowling. I want to be a successful bowler like him”.

He concluded, “My dream is to represent Pakistan in the World Cup and win this award”.

The right-armed cricketer has the potential of bowling more than 145 clicks, resulting in him emerging as one of the potential players who can represent the country in the future.

 

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Franchises Ask PCB To Shift Remaining PSL Matches To UAE

Franchises ask PCB to shift remaining PSL matches to UAE

All six Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises, Pakistan Cricket Board, will transfer the remaining matches of the sixth season of the tournament to the United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) from Karachi. The request was made in a letter last week and the board is examining its plans. The Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament … Read more

PSL 2021: Guptill, Russell & Shakib to play in remaining PSL 6 matches

PSL 6

Shakib-al-Hasan from Bangladesh, New Zealand’s opener Martin Guptill and one of the most sought after T20 players in the world West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell are set to feature in the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League 6 for Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, and Quetta Gladiators respectively as their names were submitted as replacement picks in an online session held with the franchise representatives on Tuesday evening.

Australian top-order batter Usman Khawaja –Islamabad United and Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad –Multan Sultans were the other picks in the first round of the replacement pick process.

 

PCB had earlier announced the schedule of the remaining matches of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season Six.

According to the PCB, the HBL PSL 6 matches will resume on 1 June with the final scheduled for 20 June. Prior to the commencement of matches, a mandatory seven-day quarantine period for all participants will start from 22 May in one hotel and the following three days of training sessions.

PCB said that zero-tolerance approach towards all those who breach the Covid-19 SOPs, which are put in place for safeguarding the health and safety of all participants.

All matches will be played at National Stadium, Karachi. PCB said that evening matches will start at 8 pm; whereas in the case of double-headers, the first match will begin at 5 pm while the second match will start at 10 pm).

The following is the schedule of the 20 remaining matches, finalized in consultation with the franchises.

The teams submitted a total of 19 picks. Peshawar Zalmi, Gladiators and United opted to reserve one pick each and will be submitting these names at a later stage. The three teams can choose silver category players closer to or during the remainder of the tournament.

In the Diamond category, Kings nominated Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera and Afghanistan batter Najeebullah Zadran. South Africa batter Janneman Malan was nominated by United. Zalmi opted for West Indian all-rounder Fabian Allen while Qalandars opted for Australian quick James Faulkner.

In the Gold category, Qalandars nominated Australia’s Joe Burns, West Indian Rovman Powell was nominated by Zalmi and Multan Sultans submitted the name of Afghanistan’s keeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

Windies pacer Fidel Edwards was nominated by Zalmi in the Silver round replacements followed by South Africa’s George Linde by Sultans, Litton Das by Kings and Australian batter Callum Ferguson by Qalandars.

 Obed McCoy and Seekkugge Prasanna were nominated by Sultans and Lahore Qalandars respectively in the supplementary round picks.

Meanwhile, the teams would need to field a minimum of two and a maximum of four foreign players in their playing elevens for the June-leg of the HBL PSL 6.

PSL 6 foreign replacements:

 Islamabad United – Usman Khawaja replaces Alex Hales, Janneman Malan replaces Lewis Gregory.

Karachi Kings – Martin Guptill replaces Colin Ingram, Thisara Perera replaces Mohammad Nabi, Najeebullah Zadran replaces Dan Christian, Litton Das replaces Joe Clarke

Lahore Qalandars – Shakib-al-Hasan replaces Rashid Khan, James Faulkner replaces David Wiese, Joe Burns replaces Samit Patel, Callum Fergusson replaces Tom Abell, Seekuge Prasana replaces Joe Denly

Multan Sultans – Mahmudullah Riyad replaces Chris Lynn, Rahmanullah Gurbaz replaces James Vince, George Linde replaces Adam Lyth, Obed McCoy replaces Carlos Brathwaite

Peshawar Zalmi – Fabian Allen replaces Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Rovman Powell replaces Liam Livingstone, Fidel Edwards replaces Saqib Mahmood

Quetta Gladiators – Andre Russell replaces Tom Banton

Schedule Of The Remaining PSL 6 matches:

1 June: Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United (N)

2 June: Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings (N)

3 June: Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators (N)

4 June: Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars (N)

5 June: Islamabad United v Karachi Kings (D); Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators (N)

6 June: Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings (N)

7 June: Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars (N)

8 June 8: Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi (N)

9 June: Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars (N)

10 June: Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings (N)

11 June: Multan Sultans v Islamabad United (N)

12 June: Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars (N)

13 June: Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi (N)

14 June: Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars (N)

16 June: Qualifier (1 v 2) (N)

17 June: Eliminator 1 (3 v 4) (N)

18 June: Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1) (N)

20 June: Final (N)

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PCB will carry out a replacement project before the resumption of the PSL 6

PSL will carry out a replacement project before the resumption of the PSL 6

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will play a substitute draft for the six teams to complete their teams before the resumption of the 2021 edition of the tournament, which was suspended after 14 games after a large number of Covid-19 cases between players and support staff. The remainder of the tournament will be played in … Read more

The PSL 6 replacement project will be carried out next week, revealed the list of players

The PSL 6 replacement project will be carried out next week, revealed the list of players

The replacement project for the sixth season of the Pakistani Super League (PSL) will take place next week, in a virtual session, with 132 foreign players. The sixth edition of PSL has been postponed to March 4, due to several Covid-19 cases between players and support staff, with 20 matches remaining. The remaining PSL 6 … Read more

PSL 2021: Remaining Matches Soon To Be Played In Lahore: Sources

PSL 6

Good news for all the dishearted fans of the Pakistan Super League. The sources have revealed that the remaining matches of PSL 6 will soon be played in Lahore.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will announce the new schedule of the PSL 6 matches after 3 days, told the sources.

Moreover, the Punjab government has given a green signal to play the remaining matches of the biggest cricket league of Pakistan, PSL 6 in Lahore.

Ehsan Mani has asked the PSL 6 franchises to wait for 3 days before taking any decision.

Earlier, the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was been called off due to the increasing Coronavirus cases among the national and international players.

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PSL 2021: Multan Sultans win the toss, elected to field first against Quetta Gladiators

ms vs qg

In the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League’s sixth edition (PSL 6), Multan Sultans have won the toss against Quetta Gladiators. Big toss to win for @MultanSultans who ask @TeamQuetta to bat first.#HBLPSL6 | #MatchDikhao | #QGvMS pic.twitter.com/4UKzNUW7i2 — PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 3, 2021 This is the second match played in the national stadium … Read more

PSL 2021: Karachi Kings to roll in action against Lahore Qalandars

PSL 2021 Karachi Kings Lahore Qalandars

Karachi Kings will look to build victory over Lahore Qalandars today in the eleventh match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six. The match will be played at Karachi National Stadium. The defending champions Karachi Kings have won two of their three games this season. Batsman Babar Azam is in great form, with the … Read more

PSL 2021: Peshawar Zalmi Win The Toss, Elected To Field First

PZvIU

The second match on the 7th day of PSL 6 has been played between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United.

Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and elected to field first against Islamabad United.

Earlier on 27th February, Peshawar Zalmi won by 3 wickets in a thrilling way against Quetta Gladiators in the 8th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 6 at Nation Stadium Karachi (NSK).

On the other hand, Islamabad United had defeated Karachi Kings by 5 wickets in the seventh match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 played on 24th February.

Peshawar Zalmi Squad:

Abrar Ahmed, Amad Butt, David Miller, Haider Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal, Tom-Kohler Cadmore, Mohammad Amir Khan, Mohammad Irfan Snr, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Mujeeb-Ur-Rehman, Ravi Bopara, Saqib Mahmood, Sherfane Rutherford, Shoaib Malik, Umaid Asif, Wahab Riaz (captain)

Islamabad United Squad:

Alex Hales, Asif Ali, Fawad Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Musa Khan, Shadab Khan, Zafar Gohar, Hassan Ali, Paul Stirling, Lewis Gregory, Phil Salt, Rohail Nazir, Ali Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Ahmed Saifi Abdullah, Zeeshan Zameer

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PSL 2021: Multan Sultans win toss, elected to bowl against Lahore Qalandars

PSL 2021

Team Multan Sultans has win the toss and elected to bowl first against the Lahore Qalanders in match number 7 of the Pakistan Super League edition six PSL 6. Lahore Qalandars Full Squad Sohail Akhtar (C), Ahmed Danyal, Ben Dunk, David Wiese, Salman Mirza (replacement of injured Dilbar Hussain), Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Maaz Khan, … Read more

PSL 2021 Friday Doubleheader: Qalandars to face Sultans, Zalmi will take on Gladiators

PSL

Karachi National Stadium, today; will host two matches of the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021. In the first match, Lahore Qalandars will take on Multan Sultans at 03:00 pm, while the second match will be played between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators at 8:00 pm. Match 1 Currently, Lahore Qalandars are leading … Read more

#PZVMS PSL 2021: Nation lauds Haider Ali’s Performance

Haider Ali

Peshawar Zalmi has won the match against Multan Sultans by 6 wickets in the 5th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 6 played at National Stadium Karachi.

Team Zalmi has chased the target of 194 runs in the 2nd last over of the of their innings, Tom-Kohler Cadmore is the top scorer for Peshawar, he has scored 53 runs off 32 balls with the help of 6 fours and 1 six. Also, opener Imam-ul-Haq has scored 48 useful runs for his team with the help of 5 fours.

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PSL 2021: Peshawar Zalmi Win The Toss, Decide To Field First

PSL 2021

In the 5th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) at National Stadium in Karachi, Peshawar Zalmi win the toss and decided to bowl first against Multan Sultans. 🟨 @PeshawarZalmi win the toss and elect to bowl first 🟨 Follow @TheHBLPSL for #PZvMS updates!#HBLPSL6 #MatchDikhao pic.twitter.com/jmnr59fbus — PakistanSuperLeague (@TheHBLPSL) February 23, 2021   Both teams are … Read more

PSL 2021: Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi eye for first win

PSL 2021

In the 5th match of Pakistan Super League at National Stadium in Karachi, Multan Sultans will take on Peshawar Zalmi today. Both teams will look to bounce back and seek their first win in the ongoing edition of Pakistan Super League, when they clash against each other in match number 5. They both faced defeats … Read more

#IUvMS PSL 6: Nation Lauds Shahid Afridi’s Performance

#Afridi

Islamabad United secures victory against Multan Sultans by three wickets in the third match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 played at the National Stadium, Karachi

However, the nation appreciated Shahid Afridi’s performance as he picked up two crucial wickets and a direct hit to get rid of Iftikhar Ahmed, he gave away just 24 runs in his allotted quota of overs.

Multan Sultans gave 151 run-target to Islamabad United to win the third match of Pakistan Super League’s sixth edition (PSL).

Multan Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan (71) turned the direction of the match with his tremendous batting, after a shaky opening few overs.

Sultans lost their opener, Chris Lynn, for just 4 runs. Rilee Rossouw made 25 runs and Carlos Brathwaite remained not out for 21 runs.

Here is how the nation is praising Boom Boom Afridi on social media.

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PSL 2021: Netizens Troll Peshawar Zalmi’s Owner Javed Afridi

#PZvLQ

Lahore Qalandars have won the second PSL 6 match against Peshawar Zalmi by 4 wickets.

The spectacular bowling attack by Lahore Qalandars restricted Peshawar Zalmi to 140 runs in the second electrifying clash of Pakistan Super League edition six (PSL 6)  at National Stadium Karachi.

According to the details, Peshawar Zalmi’s owner Javed Afridi has invested a lot in signing different celebrities including Turkish actress Esra Bilgic and social media sensation Dananeer aka Pawri girl as the brand ambassadors.

After PZ lost the match against LQ, netizens found a reason and trolled Javed Afridi in the most hilarious way ever.

Have a look!

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PSL 2021: Islamabad United Win Toss, Elect To Field

PSL 2021: MS Vs IU

Islamabad United has won the toss and decided to field against Multan Sultans in the third match of the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL 6) played at National Stadium, Karachi.

The match started at 7:00 pm. It is the second match played today after Lahore Qalandars won against Peshawar Zalmi by 4 wickets.

Islamabad United Squad:

Shadab Khan (C), Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Chris Jordan, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Lewis Gregory, Phil Salt, Zafar Gohar, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Musa Khan, Rohail Nazir, Reece Topley, Ahmed Saifi Abdullah, Akif Javed.

Multan Sultans Squad:

Mohammad Rizwan (C), Shahid Afridi, Shaan Masood, Rilee Rossouw, Sohail Tanvir, Chris Lynn, Imran Tahir, Carlos Brathwaite, Khushdil Shah, James Vince, Adam Lyth, Imran Khan Sr., Sohaib Maqsood, Sohaibullah, Mohammad Umar, Shahnawaz Dhani, Sohail Khan, Usman Qadir.

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PSL 2021: Lahore Qalandars win against Peshawar Zalmi By 4 Wickets

Lahore Qalandars

Lahore Qalandars have won the second PSL 6 match against Peshawar Zalmi by 4 wickets.

The spectacular bowling attack by Lahore Qalandars restricted Peshawar Zalmi to 140 runs in the second electrifying clash of Pakistan Super League edition six (PSL 6)  at National Stadium Karachi.

The brilliant performance was given by Shaheen Shah Afridi once again in his four overs that include 1 maiden, 14 runs, and 3 wickets. 4-1-14-3 and 16 dot balls.

PSL 2021

The spectacular bowling attack by Lahore Qalandars restricted Peshawar Zalmi to 140 runs in the second electrifying clash of Pakistan Super League edition six at National Stadium Karachi.

Now, Lahore Qalandars need 141 runs to win against Zalmi. Brilliant performance was given by Shaheen Shah Afridi once again in his four overs that includes 1 maiden, 14 runs and 3 wickets. 4-1-14-3 and 16 dot balls.

Opener Imamul Haq and Kamran Akmal started the innings for Zalmi. Imam was sent to the pavilion right after, getting caught out by Ben Dunk off Shaheen Shah Afridi’s first ball of the match.

Imam ul Haq was replaced by Shoaib Malik. The Peshawar franchise lost their second wicket when Kamran tried to flick a boundary, only for it to land straight in the hands of the perfectly positioned fielder.

Haider, who replaced Kamran on the pitch, got out on his first ball as well, caught by Dunk off Salman Mirza’s ball.

Malik lost his wicket in the eighth over, caught out by Dunk.

Ravi Bopara (34 off 33) and Sherfane Rutherford (24 off 21) then stabilized their side’s innings, putting runs onto the scoreboard through to the 15th over.

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PSL 2021: Lahore Qalandars’ Fakhar Zaman Is Hopeful To Win PSL 6

Fakhar Zaman

The only PSL franchise Lahore Qalandars which has never won the tournament for the past 5 years is keeping an eye on the trophy this year. Fakhar Zaman believes that he will help his team to win the PSL 6 trophy. During an interview, Pakistan national team’s opener Fakhar Zaman highlighted the importance of PSL for … Read more

PSL 2021: Official Anthem Of Quetta Gladiators Released

Quetta Gladiators Official Song

To all the Quetta Gladiators fans, the official anthem of the PSL 6 franchise has been released. 

The song is titled “Is Baar Aar Ya Paar” features Pakistani celebrities Maya Ali, Bilal Ashraf, Ramis, and Faizan Najeeb.

Quetta Gladiators is the only PSL franchise that has not changed their team management in the sixth edition of the tournament. . Sarfaraz Ahmed, Moin Khan, and Azam Khan have been retained as captain, coach, and manager respectively, for PSL 6.

Quetta Gladiators have always performed well on the grounds, except for the last season where they finished fifth. It should be noted that QG has played three finals and won the league in 2019 (PSL 4).

It is pertinent to mention here that Quetta Gladiators will be facing off Karachi Kings in the first PSL 6 match tomorrow (20th February) in National Stadium Karachi.

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Quetta Gladiators Squad:

Sarfaraz Ahmed (C), Chris Gayle, Cameron Delport, Azam Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, Ben Cutting, Dale Steyn, Tom Banton, Nasim Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Abdul Nasir, Qais Ahmed, Arish Ali, Usman Shinwari, Zahid Mahmood, Usman Khan, Saim Ayub.

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PSL 2021 Opening Ceremony: Here Is What Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig & Humaima Malick Have To Say

PSL 6 Opening Ceremony

The first match of the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 6) will kick off tomorrow (20th February) between Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings.

Before that, the PSL opening ceremony 2021, as per the tradition will begin before the match. According to the details, the opening ceremony of PSL 6 will be aired on Pakistan Television (PTV) and other private channels at 6:45 PM.

It was reported earlier that the opening ceremony would be held in Karachi’s National Stadium but due to the place being designated as a bio-secure bubble, the ceremony was recorded in Istanbul, Turkey.

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PSL 2021: Opening Ceremony To Be Aired Tomorrow

PSL 6 Opening Ceremony

The world will witness the biggest stardust opening ceremony of the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 6) tomorrow (20th February).

According to the details, the opening ceremony of PSL 6 will be aired on Pakistan Television (PTV) and other private channels at 6:45 PM.

It was reported earlier that the opening ceremony would be held in Karachi’s National Stadium but due to the place being designated as a bio-secure bubble, the ceremony was recorded in Istanbul, Turkey.

Many celebrities including Atif Aslam, Humaima Malick, and Groove Mera singers; Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig, and Young Stunners had flown to Turkey to record the opening ceremony.

It should be mentioned here that the first match of PSL 6 is between one-time winners Quetta Gladiators and defending champions Karachi Kings.

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PSL 2021: Javed Afridi Welcomes Esra Bilgic To Zalmi Family

PSL 6: Peshawar Zalmi

Just a few hours left to witness the biggest cricket tournament of Pakistan. The sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 6) will kick off tomorrow with full zeal and excitement. The first match is going to be between Karachi Kings (KK) and Quetta Gladiators (QG).

The hype for PSL 6 has also been increased after Peshawar Zalmi’s owner Javed Afridi had signed the Turkish actress Esra Bilgic, who played the role of Halime Hatun in the Turkish drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul, as the brand ambassador of the franchise.

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PSL 2021: Maya Ali, Bilal Ashraf Share Photo Supporting Quetta Gladiators

PSL 2021: Maya Ali

The sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 6) is just around the corner and fans are super excited to witness the biggest cities rivalries face off in the stadiums.

Every year, just like the cities, Pakistani celebrities also choose their favorite PSL franchise and support it till the end of the tournament.

This year Maya Ali and Bilal Ashraf will be supporting Quetta Gladiators. The Teefa In Trouble actress shared the photo along with Ashraf on her Instagram handle.

She captioned the photo as,

“Ho jaaye Phir #AarYaPaar??

Social media users believe the photo is from Quetta Gladiator’s official anthem of the year. However, nothing has been revealed yet.

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Fans are excited to watch Maya and Bilal together.

Quetta Gladiators:

Sarfaraz Ahmed (C), Chris Gayle, Cameron Delport, Azam Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, Ben Cutting, Dale Steyn, Tom Banton, Nasim Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Abdul Nasir, Qais Ahmed, Arish Ali, Usman Shinwari, Zahid Mahmood, Usman Khan, Saim Ayub.

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