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Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi has confirmed the arrival of seasoned batter James Vince for the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11. 

The owner confirmed the English batter’s arrival date on his X handle.

“Big welcome to James Vince as he joins the Zalmi squad tomorrow,” he wrote.

The 35-year-old was bought by Peshawar Zalmi for Rs30 million in the PSL 11 auction; however, after missing the first five matches, his involvement in the tournament remained uncertain.

It is worth mentioning that James Vince has previously represented Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans.

Overall, he has played 56 matches, amassing 1544 runs, including a century and seven half-centuries.

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Earlier today, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) extended the No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) for the Peshawar pace duo of Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam, currently taking part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11.

The one-match extension was announced by the BCB in a press release statement.

“The decision has been made following a request from their PSL franchise Peshawar Zalmi, as well as the Pakistan Cricket Board,” the BCB statement read.

“Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana were originally granted NOCs valid until 12 April 2026. Under the revised arrangement, both players have been permitted to remain in Pakistan for Peshawar Zalmi’s scheduled PSL fixture on 13 April 2026,” it further added.

For the unversed, Peshawar Zalmi are unbeaten in the tournament and are at the top of the points table with four wins out of five games.

Their next match will be against Multan Sultans on April 13 at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.

Peshawar Zalmi squad for PSL 11

Babar Azam (c), Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Aaron Hardie, Aamir Jamal, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Haris, Khalid Usman, Abdul Subhan, Tanzid Hasan, Michael Bracewell, Kusal Mendis, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Kashif Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani, Farhan Yousuf, Brian Bennett, Mohammad Basit, James Vince, and Shoriful Islam.

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RAWALPINDI: England batter James Vince added another major milestone to his illustrious T20 career on Saturday, becoming just the ninth player in men’s T20 history to score 12,000 runs in the format.

The milestone came during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 clash between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where Vince played a pivotal role in the Kings’ commanding win.

Coming into the contest, the 33-year-old needed 59 runs to cross the landmark and did so in style with a stroke-filled 72 off 42 deliveries, which included 11 fours and a six.

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His knock not only helped him enter the 12,000-run club but also powered Karachi Kings to a mammoth total.

Vince now joins an exclusive list featuring the likes of Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, David Warner, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shoaib Malik.

Among Englishmen, he becomes the third batter to reach the milestone after Jos Buttler and Alex Hales.

Most runs in Men’s T20s

• Chris Gayle – 14562 runs in 455 innings
• Alex Hales – 13610 runs in 490 innings
• Shoaib Malik – 13571 runs in 515 innings
• Kieron Pollard – 13537 runs in 617 innings
• Virat Kohli – 13391 runs in 393 innings
• David Warner – 13158 runs in 406 innings
• Jos Buttler – 12613 runs in 420 innings
• Rohit Sharma – 12130 runs in 446 innings
• James Vince – 12013 runs in 416 innings

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On the night, Vince was part of a game-defining 162-run second-wicket stand with Kings’ skipper David Warner, who top-scored with a classy 86 off 50 balls (11 fours, 2 sixes).

The Kings didn’t slow down after their dismissals either. A blistering late onslaught by all-rounders Khushdil Shah (43 off 15)* and Mohammad Nabi (26 off 10)* lifted the side to a commanding 237/4.

Despite a valiant 94-run knock from Zalmi captain Babar Azam, the Kings bowlers held their nerve to defend the total and seal a 23-run victory.

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LAHORE: James Vince, the top-order batter for Karachi Kings, praised the openers and bowlers for securing an impressive 87-run victory against Multan Sultans in the 20th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

Chasing a daunting 205-run target, Multan Sultans crumbled under the pressure and were bowled out for a mere 117 in 16.1 overs, thanks to a dominant bowling display from Karachi Kings bowlers.

The defeat marked the end of the road for the Sultans in this PSL, after they managed only one win in eight games.

Multan Sultans started poorly in the chase, losing their in-form batter Mohammad Rizwan for a golden duck in the second over. Their batting line could not rise to the occasion in a do-or-die encounter, eventually folding out for a mere total.

James Vince clinched the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his gutsy 65 off 45 deliveries.

While sharing his thoughts during the post-match presentation, James Vince emphasized the importance of bouncing back after a break.

“The competition’s been a bit stop-start for us—win one, lose one—so it was important to bounce back with a win today after the mini break,” he said.

He gave credit to the openers for laying a solid foundation while acknowledging the bowlers for a clinical display.

“I thought the openers gave us a fantastic start, which really set the tone. As the ball got older, batting became a bit trickier—I didn’t find it that easy out there. But posting 200 on this pitch was always going to be a challenging target, and full credit to the bowlers for finishing the job,” said Vince.

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The right-handed batter highlighted the importance of strategic thinking, particularly the ability to read the pitch.

“In T20s, it’s crucial to assess the wicket early—some days it’s a 200-run pitch, other days you need to be a bit smarter with your approach.

“The key is to read the conditions quickly and make sure you don’t let the opposition back into the game. It’s all about adapting and executing the right plans on the day,” he concluded.

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England batter James Vince has broken his silence on England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) no-objection certificate (NOC) policy for franchise cricket.

The right-handed batter recently quit England’s first-class cricket due to a policy that barred players from playing any global league other than the Indian Premiere League (IPL).

The 33-year-old Vince was retained by Karachi Kings ahead of the PSL 10 draft, however, concerns remained about his participation in the league.

Soon after, Vince stepped down as Hampshire captain and will miss the team’s County Championship campaign to play in the PSL 10.

Now, the England player has made shocking revelations about the impact of the ECB policy on the players.

“When they first mentioned it, a WhatsApp group of players was created and there was a lot of discussion,” James Vince said in a recent interview.

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“The initial feeling was that it was going to drive people away from red-ball cricket. It felt like it was going to limit opportunities. Players were frustrated by it… There were a few things in there that [we] didn’t really understand.”

According to the England batter, the ECB’s decision to let players participate in the IPL and no other league including the PSL 10 was due to the relationship between the cricketing boards.

“That’s a big one that has caused a lot of confusion. It has to be something to do with relationships between the ECB, PCB, and BCCI as to why they’ve come up with that rule,” James Vince added.

“The PSL is a shorter competition, so if you’re going to play in that, you’re probably missing less domestic cricket than if you’re going to the IPL… It just didn’t seem right.”

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KARACHI: Karachi Kings, the franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) representing the biggest city in the country, on Sunday, announced England’s James Vince as their vice-captain for the PSL 9.

The ground-breaking announcement was made by the owner of Karachi Kings, Mr Salman Iqbal, ahead of the former champions’ PSL9 campaign opener against Multan Sultans in the latter’s home ground.

James Vince takes charge as a Vice-Captain of #KingsSquad for #HBLPSL9, bringing his firepower to our leadership alongside the captain! 🌟 #YehHaiKarachi | #MSvKK #KarachiKings pic.twitter.com/sm7EbCphF2

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) February 18, 2024

Notably, James Vince was a part of Karachi Kings in the previous edition of the PSL and was retained by the franchise for this year’s extravaganza.

Moreover, he was part of the Kings’ squad in the inaugural edition of the marquee league.

James Vince is one of the top batters in the history of the league, standing 23rd in the list of the leading run-scorers with 952 runs in 36 matches at an average of 28. He scored at a marvellous strike rate of 140 and has struck four half-centuries in his PSL career.

The top-order Englishman boast vast experience in the T20 format, having played 371 matches. He has 10,237 runs to his name, coming at an average of 31.27 and a strike rate of 135. He also smashed five centuries and 65 fifties.

Karachi Kings Squad for HBL PSL 9: Shan Masood (c), Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Mohammad Nawaz, Tim Siefert/Fawad Ali, James Vince, Hasan Ali, Shoaib Malik, Tabraiz Shamis, Mohammad Amir Khan, Anwar Ali, Arafat Minhas, Mir Hamza, Muhammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Irfan Niazi, Sirajuddin, Saad Baig, and Blessing Muzarabani, Zahid Mehmood, Leus De Plooy, Mohammad Rohid.

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ISLAMABAD: English wicket-keeper batter Adam Rossington arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday and joined the Karachi Kings squad as a partial replacement for his compatriot James Vince in the ongoing Pakistan Super League season 8. 

Rossington filled the void left by Vince who headed off to join the England team for its upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh on Monday.

Taking to Twitter, Karachi Kings announced the arrival of the wicket-keeper batter in the capital city where the team has been staying for its Rawalpindi fixtures.

JUST-IN: English wicket-keeper batter Adam Rossington arrives in Islamabad to join the #KingsSquad 🤝#YehHaiKarachi | #HBLPSL8 pic.twitter.com/0DxSw66vN2

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) February 27, 2023

Star opener Vince is set to miss at least the next three fixtures of the Kings due to his national duty. He is supposed to join the PSL again following the conclusion of the England tour of Bangladesh on March 14.

The right-hander had been a mainstay of the Karachi Kings’ batting lineup in the tournament. He scored a quickfire fifty from just 20 balls in the first of the two clashes against Multan Sultans last week.

It is pertinent to mention here that the 2020 PSL champions Kings will play Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi in their next encounter in Rawalpindi on March 1.

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KARACHI: Karachi Kings’ opener James Vince took a leave from the ongoing Pakistan Super League season 8, on Monday, to fulfil his national duty. 

Vince signed out of the PSL to join the England team for the upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh which will take place from March 1 to 14.

Taking to Twitter, Karachi Kings bid farewell to its star batter on his departure from Pakistan.

“Wishing good luck to @vincey14 as he heads off to join the England team for their international assignment. You’ll be missed on the pitch but we know you’ll do us proud. All the best Vincey” it said.

Wishing good luck to @vincey14 as he heads off to join the England team for their international assignment. You'll be missed on the pitch but we know you'll do us proud. All the best Vincey 👍#YehHaiKarachi | #KingsSquad | #HBLPSL8 pic.twitter.com/Dd59LhM5ru

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) February 27, 2023

It is pertinent to mention here that Vince has been a mainstay of the Karachi Kings’ batting lineup in the tournament. He scored a quickfire fifty from just 20 balls in the first of the two clashes against Multan Sultans last week.

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KARACHI: English batter James Vince, who is set to represent Karachi Kings in the upcoming eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has landed in the country for the marquee event.

Foreign players continued to arrive in Pakistan in a bid to play for their respective franchises as the much anticipated PSL 8 began today with a curtain-raiser between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and home side Multan Sultans.

Meanwhile, English batter Vince, who led Gulf Giants to win the inaugural ILT20 title on Sunday, landed at Jinnah International Airport here a day later and will represent the 2020 PSL champions Kings in this year’s PSL.

Taking to Twitter, the most-followed franchise of PSL Karachi Kings, shared a picture of Vince’s arrival in the city.

“The wait is over! [Vince] has arrived in Karachi to join the [Kings Squad],” wrote Kings.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿! @vincey14 has arrived in Karachi to join the #KingsSquad 👊#YehHaiKarachi | #HBLPSL8 pic.twitter.com/I1G2cUCiZa

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) February 13, 2023

 

It is pertinent to mention here that the PSL 8 opener is underway between Sultans and Qalandars following a grand opening ceremony.

Karachi Kings, on the other hand, will play their first match on February 14 against Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi at National Bank Cricket Arena here.

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LAHORE: Karachi Kings have picked Adam Rossington as a partial replacement for James Vince, who is set to miss a few matches during the upcoming eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League. 

Wicketkeeper batter Rossington has been drafted in by Karachi Kings to partially replace  Vince, who will at least miss Karachi King’s 7th, 8th and 9th game due to being part of England’s ODI squad for the Bangladesh series, confirmed Pakistan Cricket Board in a media release on Tuesday.

Islamabad United have drafted in Rassie van der Dussen as a partial replacement for Moeen Ali, who will be unavailable until 14 March due to international commitments. Islamabad United had previously reserved their replacement pick for Moeen Ali in the Replacement Draft.

Peshawar Zalmi have drafted in Peter Hatzoglou of Australia as a partial replacement for Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, who will be unavailable until 19 February due to international commitments. Peshawar Zalmi had previously reserved their replacement pick for Mujeeb in the Replacement Draft.

It is pertinent to mention here that PSL season 8 will take place across four venues from February 13 to March 19. The grand ceremony followed by the opening match between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans will be held in Multan.

Karachi Kings, on the other hand, will play their first game on February 14 against Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi at National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi.

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