Comment by Riaz Haq on June 19, 2017 at 10:27am

Pakistan Super League stars credited with Pakistan's Champions Trophy win: 

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The change of captain, retirement of senior players and induction of talented youngsters into the team at the right time and age and two years of Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Dubai have all contributed. 

The last changes in the side (exclusion of Wahab Riaz and Ahmad Shehzad and inclusion of Fakhar Zaman and Junaid Khan) made a difference. All of a sudden the world’s best bowling attack was born, restricting the top four teams (South Africa, Sri Lanka, England and India) to under 250. Gone were the complaints about the game being unfairly dominated by the bat, the scrutiny of bat sizes and 300 being a par score.

Before PSL, the jump from Pakistan’s first class cricket into international cricket was a huge one and many youngsters were found lacking. The PSL changed that. The bright stars of today’s Pakistan’s cricket like Hasan Ali, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Sharjeel Khan, Ruman Raees (and many more) were already playing first class cricket in Pakistan. PSL polished them with top international players and coaches and readied them for the international arena.

Pakistan were hopeless at the start of the tournament and actually played like a number eight, which was their ranking when they came in the tournament. But their batting — often considered fragile —managed to post 338 for four with the help of a fabulous century by Fakhar Zaman who amassed 114 off 106 balls.

Zaman, who is a Mardan born and averages over 50 in 50 overs cricket, finished the tournament as he highest run getter for Pakistan after making most of his luck when he edged one off Jasprit Bumrah only to see that the bowler had overstepped. 

Pakistan had gone 35 ODIs without a century stand before the semi-finals but Fakhar in partnership with Azhar Ali stitched back to back 100-run opening stands. 

Pakistan’s comeback in the tournament was largely due to Fakhar’s effort at the top. It is remarkable that the left-handed opening batsman now has two 50s and a hundred in first four ODIs of his career.

India captain Virat Kohli in the press conference admitted that their plans didn’t work against Fakhar, even though the batsman was playing high risk shots.

Pakistan cricket is often termed mercurial however their four back to back wins have proved that they can be consistent performers too. 

A nation that was written off before the start of the tournament managed to win hearts with the spirit of the youth. 

Hasan Ali, the player of the tournament, took thirteen wickets which is joint-most with West Indies' Jerome Taylor in a one edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. 

“I dedicate this victory to my mother who always fasts whenever I am playing," said Hasan after the victory. 

He demonstrated an intelligent cricketing mind by using his pace variations and took regular wickets in the middle overs against South Africa, Sri Lanka, England and India. 

Pakistan are often criticised for their lack of structure but have always been a team of momentum. If history is anything to go by their wins in tournaments have come at the back of peaking at the right time. 

Junaid got eight wickets in the tournament and proved to be a great new ball user along with Mohammad Amir. He also played a vital role in the middle over by giving breakthroughs and containing runs.

Ahmed Shehzad, who is looking a completely different batsman from what he was four years ago, was replaced by Zaman. 

Zaman was streaky in the beginning against India with a lot of top edges but overcame his troubles to played a brave knock. He became the first Pakistan batsman to score 100 in the final of an ICC event. 

The left-hander was previously part of the Pakistan Navy. He has taken a liking to left arm spinners and as a first class player demonstrated his command over them when he smashed Ravindera Jadeja to all parts of the ground.

Comment by Neha Ali on March 7, 2019 at 6:09am

Very are proud to Pakistan for Cricket. Enjoy PSL 2019 with Best Matrimonial Site in Pakistan

Comment by Riaz Haq on December 14, 2022 at 8:21pm

IPL 2023 Auction: PCB’s googly for IPL Auction, schedules PSL Draft on 15th DECEMBER attracts 500 overseas players including many IPL hopefuls

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IPL 2023 Auction – On December 15, Karachi is slated to host the player draft for PSL 8. The players’ draft of the Pakistan Super League 2023 has attracted more than 500 foreign players, including Australians Matthew Wade and Aaron Finch. This came as an unexpected googly for the Indian Premier League 2023 whose Player Auction is set to take place on 23rd December 2022 in Kochi. Notably, many IPL hopefuls will also be taking part in the PSL draft. Follow InsideSport.IN for LIVE updates about IPL 2023 and PSL 2023

IPL 2023 Auction: PCB’s googly for IPL Auction, schedules PSL Draft on 15th DECEMBER attracts 500 overseas players including many IPL hopefuls: Follow LIVE
According to the list of players with Geo News, the majority of players who have enrolled for PSL are from England, where 138 players will be available for franchises to select for the league’s most recent season.

The following players have registered for the players’ draught: 46 players from Afghanistan, 16 from Australia, 30 players from Bangladesh, 6 from New Zealand, 26 from South Africa, 62 from Sri Lanka, 11 from Zimbabwe, and about 40 players from the West Indies.

Comment by Riaz Haq 16 hours ago

Hyderabad and Sialkot to join expanded Pakistan Super League

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Franchises for Hyderabad and Sialkot will enter an expanded 2026 Pakistan Super League following an auction in Islamabad.
Bids for the two sides were won by FKS, a United States-based group who bought Hyderabad for PKR 1.75 billion (£4.61m), and Australia-located real estate consortium OZ Developers, who purchased Sialkot for PKR 1.85 billion (£4.87m).
The new franchises will join the six existing sides for the 11th season of the PSL, which is set to start on 23 March and end on 3 May.
The auction marks the first expansion of the competition since Multan Sultans joined the league for its third season in 2018.
FKS's bid for Hyderabad was won from a base price of PKR 1.1 billion, leading to the starting cost in the Sialkot auction being lifted to PKR 1.7 billion.
The fees, which will be paid annually to the Pakistan Cricket Board for the right to operate the franchise, are significantly larger than those paid by the existing teams, which are all valued between PKR 370m and 670m.

Comment by Riaz Haq 15 hours ago

AI Overview

In a significant development for Pakistani cricket, owners of the new Sialkot and Hyderabad

Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises have pledged major upgrades for their respective stadiums, Jinnah Stadium (Sialkot) and Niaz Stadium (Hyderabad), to host world-class matches, enhancing seating, lighting, and infrastructure, signaling a boost for regional cricket and fan experience. Local officials in Hyderabad are also involved in overseeing Niaz Stadium's reconstruction to revive sports and attract international cricket, with franchise owners showing commitment to improving local cricket infrastructure. 

Key Details on Stadium Upgrades:

• Sialkot - Jinnah Stadium: Plans include modernizing the historic venue to meet high standards for PSL matches, improving overall facilities and fan comfort.
• Hyderabad - Niaz Stadium: Set for extensive renovations and reconstruction to deliver top-tier facilities, aiming to host international matches and boost the region's sports culture. 

Impact & Goals:

• Enhanced Fan Experience: New seating, improved lighting, and overall better infrastructure for spectators.
• World-Class Facilities: Bringing stadiums up to international standards for players, officials, and fans.
• Regional Development: Supporting local economies and promoting cricket in Sialkot and Hyderabad.
• PSL Expansion: Ensuring venues are ready as the PSL grows, supporting new teams and increasing regional pride in Pakistani cricket. 

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