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Karachi Kings’ training camp kicks off for HBL PSL 7

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Karachi Kings’ training camp for the upcoming seventh edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) has started at Karachi’s National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) Sports Complex. 

Pakistani stars including Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, and Sharjeel Khan also attended the first training camp of the most followed HBL PSL franchise under the supervision of its president and former Test cricketer, Wasim Akram.

Taking to Twitter, Kings shared some snaps from the training session.

“KingsCamp is on! Local players have started joining in and the preparations for HBL PSL 7 are now gaining momentum. President Karachi Kings Wasim Akram is also present at the camp,” the Twitter post read.

Kings will take on defending champions Multan Sultans in the opening match of the HBL PSL 7 on January 27 at National Stadium Karachi.

Teams strengthen their squads for PSL 7

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LAHORE: All teams strengthen their squads for Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 by picking additional players in the supplementary category and making partial replacement calls. 

The tournament is all set to start on January 27 at National Stadium Karachi. The final will be played here at Gaddafi Stadium on February 27.

Picks

Islamabad United – In supplementary round: Musa Khan and Zahir Khan (Silver). In replacement round: Mohammad Huraira (Emerging) in place of Zeesham Zameer

Karachi Kings – In supplementary round: Sahibzada Farhan and Jordan Thompson (both Silver). In replacement round: Mohammad Taha Khan (Emerging) in place of Qasim Akram. Reserved their pick for Tom Abell.

Lahore Qalandars – In supplementary round: Mohammad Imran Randhawa and Akif Javed (both Silver). In replacement round: Ben Dunk (Gold) in place of Phil Salt

Multan Sultans – In supplementary round: David Willey (Diamond), Rizwan Hussain (Silver). In replacement round: Johnson Charles for Johnson Charles and Dominic Drakes (both Silver) for Rovman Powell

Peshawar Zalmi – In supplementary round: Mohammad Umer (Emerging). Reserved their replacement pick

Quetta Gladiators – In supplementary round: Ghulam Mudassar (Emerging). In replacement round: Luke Wood in for Naveen-ul-Haq, Will Smeed in for James Vince and Ali Imran (all Silver) in for Noor Ahmad, Shimron Hetmyer (Diamond) in for Jason Roy

Karachi Kings sign partnerships with Urban Sole, Bona Papa for PSL 7

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KARACHI: The most followed franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Karachi Kings have signed partnerships with Urban Sole and Bona Papa for the seventh edition of Pakistan’s only cricketing brand. 

The franchise officially announced the partnerships on their social media accounts. Urban Sole become footwear partner of 2020 PSL Champions.

Whereas, Bona Papa became the personal care partner of the Kings.

It must be noted here that the seventh edition of the PSL will take place from January 27 to February 27 in Karachi and Lahore.

READ: PSL 7 countdown clock installed outside National Stadium Karachi

Check out complete squads of six teams for PSL 7

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LAHORE: All six franchises have completed their 18-member squad for upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). 

The league’s new edition will be held between January 27 to February 27 in Karachi and Lahore.

Here’re all six squads for PSL 7

KARACHI KINGS: Babar Azam, Imad Wasim, Chris Jordan, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Amir, Joe Clarke, Sharjeel Khan, Aamer Yamin, Umaid Asif, Tom Abell, Rohail Nazir, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Ilyas, Faisal Akram, Qasim Akram, Talha Ahsan, Romario Shepherd

LAHORE QALADARS: Fakhar Zaman, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, Abdullah Shafique, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, David Wiese, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Dean Foxcroft, Sohail Akhtar, Zeeshan Ashraf, Ahmed Daniyal, Zaman Khan, Maaz Khan, Samit Patel, Syed Faridoun Mehmood

ISLAMABAD UNITED: Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Hasan Ali, Marchant De Lange, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Akhlaq, Reece Topley, Danish Aziz, Zafar Gohar, Paul Stirling, Mubasir Khan, Mohammad Zeeshan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ather Mehmood

PESHAWAR ZALMI: Hazratullah Zazai, Liam Livingstone, Kamran Akmal, Wahab Riaz, Shoaib Malik, Sherfane Rutherford, Haider Ali, Usman Qadir, Saqib Mahmood, Hussain Talat, Salman Irshad, Arshad Iqbal, Sameen Gul, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sirajuddin, Mohammad Amir Khan, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Haris

QUETTA GLADIATORS: Jason Roy, James Vince, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shahid Afridi, James Faulkner, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Umar Akmal, Sohail Tanvir, Ben Duckett, Khurram Shehzad, Naveenul Haq, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Mohammad Ashar Qureshi, Noor Ahmad, Ahsan Ali

MULTAN SULTANS: Tim David, Mohammad Rizwan, Rilee Rossouw, Shan Masood, Khushdil Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Odean Smith, Sohaib Maqsood, Imran Tahir, Rumman Raees, Asif Afridi, Anwar Ali, Rovman Powell, Imran Khan Sr, Abbas Afridi, Aamer Azmat, Blessing Muzarabani, Ihsanullah

READ: PSL 7 Draft: Teams complete their squads for PSL 7

“Will try to strengthen our bowling department,” Wasim Akram

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LAHORE: President Karachi Kings, Wasim Akram, during an interview, told that the franchise has retained its core players; hopeful of picking a good bowler.

Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler, Wasim said the players’ drafting is a tough challenge, but, we are hopeful and excited.

“We are very excited, but, the draft would not be easy. We are trying to improve our bowling department,” he said.

“Will try to pick a good bowling option from the Emerging category,” he added.

Wasim also lauded the leadership skills of Babar Azam and said he is improving gradually.

“Babar is a very good captain and he is slowly getting better,” he said.

On the recent speculations regarding Mohammad Amir’s demotion in the category list, Wasim, along with the Karachi Kings’ Manager, Tariq Wasi, cleared that the rumors were not true.

“There was no category-related issue with Amir,” Wasim said.

“Amir was informed about the demotion from the beginning,” Mr. Tariq told.

Wasim also said The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) compiled a list of players this time.

READ: All you need to know before PSL 7 players’ draft starts

Peter Moores named Karachi Kings’ head coach for PSL 7

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KARACHI: Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Karachi Kings has appointed former England cricketer Peter Moores as its new head coach for season seven.

Kings’ newly appointed head coach, Moores, who has twice coached England’s National Cricket team, acknowledged the PSL as one of the best leagues and expressed his excitement to be a part of the Kings family.

“I am very excited to be a part of Karachi Kings family. PSL is one of the best tournaments in the world.”, he said.

Moores also praised the culture and passion of Pakistan’s cricketers and fans, and expressed hope that he can help Kings win another title.

“The culture and the spirit of the people here is admirable. Every effort will be made to win the trophy again for Karachi Kings.”, he concluded.

Moores also has valuable coaching experience with franchise teams. He also helped Nottingham to become the 2020 champions as head coach.

It should be noted that Kings have recently named Babar Azam as their captain for the upcoming PSL season.

READ: Babar Azam named Karachi Kings’ captain for PSL 7

Babar Azam named Karachi Kings’ captain for PSL 7

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KARACHI: World number 1 T20I batter Babar Azam has been named as the captain of Karachi Kings on Tuesday for the upcoming seventh season of Pakistan Super League (PSL).

According to franchise, their owner Mr Salman Iqbal acknowledged the leadership skills of Babar and handed him the responsibility.

“Babar will now take Kings to the heights,” Kings’ owner said.

“He has been a part of Kings for six years and heart of this franchise,” he added.

Kings’ newly appointed skipper thanked Kings’ management for the opportunity and said he likes to enjoy the responsibilities given.

“Kings and Mr Salman trusted me and gave me the opportunity to lead, I will strive for 100% performance and I always enjoy taking responsibility.”, he said.

Babar also thanked the fans of Kings and said they are like a family to him.

“The way Kings’ fans support, gives a lot of confidence to me. Kings have already won a title, I will try to play well in the next season”, he concluded.

Babar, along with Salman, appreciated the performance of Kings under Imad Wasim’s captaincy and said Kings had a successful time under Imad’s leadership.

Babar is currently the highest run-scorer of PSL with 2,070 runs in just 56 innings. He is also the leading run-getter for the Kings.

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Munro, Iftikhar help Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by eight wickets

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ABU DHABI: Colin Munro and Iftikhar Ahmed smashed .. runs together to help Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by eight wickets in the 22nd game of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 6. 
Munro and Iftikhar scored the highest third-wicket partnership of 150 runs in the PSL.


The duo struck 17 boundaries and seven sixes altogether in United’s successful run-chase in 18.4 overs.


While batting first, Kings’ opener Babar Azam partnered strongly with Najibullah Zadran as they helped their team post 190-4 in 20 overs.


Sent into bat first, the Kings got the support of Babar and Zadran who scored 117 runs together. Kings were under a bit of pressure after losing Martin Guptill and being reduced to 63-2 in 7 overs.


But, Babar and Najib took the whole responsibility and set the tone for Kings to fire-power the opponents. Babar scored 81 runs off 54 balls spread over seven boundaries and three sixes.


Najib remained not out for 71. His inning included five boundaries and four sixes. Earlier, Sharjeel supported Babar as an opener as they scored 37 runs together. Sharjeel got out after a quick start and scoring 25 off 17 laced with two sixes and a boundary.
In reply, United lost a couple of wickets earlier before the Munro-Iftikhar show. Iftikhar was promoted up the order and he made the most of this opportunity. They scored 150 off 80 balls to hand a convincing win to two-times PSL champion.


Munro remained not out for 72 (41) alongside Iftikhar 71 (39). Usman Khuwaja and Mohammad Ikhaq managed to score 12 and 1 run respectively. 


Kings’ marred by drop catches and expensive overs bowled by the bowlers. Only Waqas Maqsood and Abbas Afridi took the wickets for the men in blue.
TOSS
Islamabad United won the toss and decided to bowl first 
SQUADS
Karachi Kings: Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Martin Guptill, Chadwick Walton, Najibullah Zadran, Thisara Perera, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas, Arshad Iqbal, Waqas Maqsood Mohammad Amir
Islamabad United: Colin Munro, Usman Khuwaja, Shadab Khan, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Muhammad Ikhlaq, Hasan Ali, Ali Khan, Mohammad Waseem Jr, Akif Javed

Our aim is to take one game at a time: Karachi Kings’ captain Imad Wasim

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Abu Dhabi: Karachi Kings’ captain Imad Wasim opined that they don’t want to carry the baggage of ‘defending champions’ as Pakistan Super League (PSL) five title win is now part of the past.
The 32-year-old Imad talked to reporters in a virtual presser ahead of PSL 6 resumption. He asserted that Karachi Kings are up for the task in the challenging heat of Abu Dhabi.
“We are not thinking as the defending champions. Our aim is to play quality cricket. We have added pressure of being the title holders but our priority is to take one game at a time,” Imad said.

Read: ‘I am a fan of Babar, will try to learn from him’ Afghanistan’s Najib

“Nobody has ever defended PSL and if the history is created, it would be great but we are not thinking that way as it’s part of the past now,” he added.
On the other hand, Imad also opened up on the debate regarding who will open the innings for the Kings after the franchise picked New Zealand’s Martin Guptill.
“I am not the type of person who will is fond of making but we will sit together and discuss. You will probably gonna see Babar [Azam’ and Sharjeel [Khan] open the innings,” he added.
Imad revealed that there was a lot of dew during practice sessions at night. “It was quite alarming as I haven’t seen that much of the dew in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It’s very complicated and we will sit and wait after viewing the first game [of PSL 6 remainder],” he maintained.

Also read: ‘A good challenge’ Guptill excited to face Shaheen, Hasan

‘A good challenge’ Guptill excited to face Shaheen, Hasan

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Abu Dhabi: New Zealand’s Martin Guptill is looking forward to make a mark ahead of his first stint in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six with the defending champions Karachi Kings.
The 34-year-old Guptill is excited to face pacers, who have been part of the Pakistan side. “I’ve been lucky enough to face international guys while playing against Pakistan. It would be nice to come up again. The likes of Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, it’s gonna be a great challenge and I am looking forward to it,” he told reporters in a virtual presser on Monday.
Guptill, who plays as an opener for Kiwis, has no issues lower down the order. Remember, Sharjeel Khan and Babar Azam are opening the innings for Kings since 2020.
“Wherever I bat in the order, I am here to do the job that is to score runs. I’ll try to do that to the best of my ability,” he added.
On the other hand, Guptill also revealed his favorite Pakistani batters. “Off-late, Babar but to who I watch growing up are Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf. They were fantastic to watch and I was lucky enough to play against both of them towards the end of their career,” he maintained.
It must be noted that Karachi Kings are at the top of the points table with six points. They will resume their PSL 6 campaign against Multan Sultans on June 10.

Read: Guptill admires Babar, looks forward to bat with him