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LAHORE: Some really special kids came to Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday to meet their cricketing heroes before the start of the 22nd match in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. 

PSL 7 observed childhood cancer awareness day on Tuesday where some kids suffering from cancer came to meet players. Quetta Gladiators’ captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, opener Jason Roy and Peshawar Zalmi’s experienced cricketer Shoaib Malik gifted signed T-shirts and caps to the little fans.

Little gladiators visited our camp earlier this evening!#WeTheGladiators urge everyone to support @IHHN_PK, let’s #BowlOutCancer #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay 🎗 pic.twitter.com/m0YCaZrQtL

— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) February 15, 2022

Earlier, PSL 7 observed Pink Day which refers to Breast Cancer Awareness. The league, every year, observe these days to spread awareness among the masses.

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KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab lamented lack of acknowledgment by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC).

In a press conference here on Tuesday, Wahab said KMC has always facilitated PCB every time they hosted international matches but as result, the cricket board never acknowledged the city’s governing body.

“KMC has always facilitated PCB in arrangements for international series but never got appreciation in return. PB never invited any of the KMC officials during matches,” Sindh Government’s spokesperson lamented.

“National Stadium’s land is also owned by KMC. During PSL matches, PCB contact KMC for help but in return, they never received an acknowledgment,” he added.

Meanwhile, Administrator Karachi has ensured grand welcome of the Australian team to the metropolis in March. “We will provide every possible facilitation to the PCB for hosting Australia in Karachi. It’s a historic tour and the welcome for visitors will be huge,” he concluded.

It must be noted here that Australia will tour Pakistan after 24 years to play three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I. Karachi will host the Aussies for the second Test from March 12-16.

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LAHORE: Quetta Gladiators have picked Mohammad Irfan in place of Mohammad Hasnain for the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 matches. 

Irfan last played from Peshawar Zalmi in last year’s PSL. Hasnain was out of PSL 7 after his bowling action was declared ‘illegal’ in a Test conducted by Cricket Australia (CA).

On the other hand, Will Smeed will slip into the Silver Category as Ben Duckett’s replacement. Duckett is now unavailable due to personal reasons. Luke Wood is also out of the tournament due to an injury.

In Islamabad United’s squad, Will Jacks will replace Rahmanullah Gurbaz after he leaves for his international commitments.

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LAHORE: Waqas Maqsood defended eight runs off the last over to put a hurdle in Karachi Kings’ way to get their maiden victory in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. 

Imad Wasim (55) and Qasim Akram (51*) scored match-turning 108 runs together to raise the hopes of the Kings to win their maiden PSL 7 match after seven games. But, they collapsed, in the end, to give away a match by just a run.

Earlier, Sharjeel Khan scored fighting 44 runs to keep Kings up in the 192 run-chase. He smashed four boundaries and three sixes during his stay at the crease. Imad and Qasim also smacked opponents all around the park.

Maqsood took three, Asif Ali bagged two while Liam Dawson and Zeeshan Zameer shared a wicket apiece for United.

Asif Ali and Faheem Ashraf scored some quick runs for United as they posted 191-7 while batting first in 21st match here at Gaddafi Stadium on Monday.

Supporting United in the end, Asif smashed 28 off 11 with the help of a boundary and three sixes whereas Faheem struck 29 off 10 laced with three boundaries and two sixes as United recovered well in the twilight phase of the game.

Sent into bat first, United’s opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz started off the innings with two back-to-back maximums off Imad Wasim. But, Imad made an impressive comeback to bag him in the same over.

Alex Hales and Shadab Khan supported their team quite well after they were reduced to 26-2. Hales made 25 whereas the skipper contributed 24 as they both made 42 runs together.

Azam also made quick 22 including two boundaries and a six followed by heroics from Asif and Faheem.

For Kings, Imad bagged a wicket whereas PSL 7 debutant Mir Hamza, PSL debutant Jordan Thomas, Chris Jordan, and Umaid Asif shared a wicket apiece.

LAHORE: Quetta Gladaiators’ opener Jason Roy has been fined for showing dissent at the umpire’s decision to call him out of Shaheen’s second delivery in the 20th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 here at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. 

According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Roy violated article 2.21 of PCB’s code of conduct. Roy will have to pay five percent of his match fee as a penalty.

Match referee Roshan Mahanama charged Roy for violating the code of conduct and the cricketer accepted his mistake.

The Eagle strikes. #HBLPSL7 l #LevelHai l #LQvQG pic.twitter.com/e9f7CIzo3r

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 13, 2022

It must be noted here that Gladiators lost their match against Qalandars to remain at fourth position with three wins and four defeats. They will now meet Peshawar Zalmi in their eighth PSL 7 match tomorrow [February 15].

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LAHORE: Sarfaraz Ahmed scored a fighting fifty to help Quetta Gladiators beat Islamabad United by five wickets and improve run-rate in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. 

The right-handed batter took responsibility as a captain and scored runs when Gladiators needed the most.

Set to chase 200, Gladiators were off to a quick start with Jason Roy (54) and Ahsan Ali (30) scoring 88 runs. James Vince scored 29 including six and three boundaries.

In middle, Sarfaraz and Umar Akmal made a solid 53-runs partnership to hand Gladiators their third victory in the tournament. Sarfaraz remained not out for 50 laced with three boundaries and two sixes whereas Umar struck 23 off eight with the help of three sixes.

For United, Shadab Khan took a wicket whereas Mohammad Wasim Jr and Liam Dawson managed to take a wicket each.

Earlier, Faheem Ashraf scored 55 runs to rescue his team United after Shahid Afridi’s heroics helped Gladiators make a resounding comeback in middle-overs of the first innings.

The left-handed batter smashed five boundaries and four sixes to score 55 runs off 28 balls to help United post 199-8 in 20 overs. In the 18th match of the super league here at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, United were sent into bat first.

In absence of Paul Stirling, Rahmanullah Gurbaz opened the account with Alex Hales, ending up scoring 48 runs together. The start wasn’t similar to what Hales and Stirling had done previously in the event.

But, Hales kept ticking the scoreboard and helped United score 100 runs in just 10 overs. He went run-out after scoring 62 off 38 balls laced with four boundaries and as many sixes.

With two back-to-back wickets and a run-out, Afridi put things back on track for Gladiators. His spell bounding bowling figures of 2-27 not only registered his impressive comeback but also helped Gladiators reduce United from 100-1 to 109-6 within no time.

James Faulkner and Noor Ahmed also supported the bowling maestro by taking a wicket each to take control of United in middle overs. Faulkner ended up taking two wickets.

Apart from Ashraf, Wasim Jr came in the end and struck two sixes off two balls to finish strongly for two-time PSL champions.

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja visited enclosures during Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United contest on Saturday to meet fans and ask about their comfortability while watching Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 matches at Gaddafi Stadium. 

The cricketer-turned-PCB chairman went to all the enclosures, met fans, and assured them foolproof arrangements throughout the remaining PSL 7 games.

“PSL 7 fever is on high and I am delighted to see the response of Lahore after Karachi. I am looking forward to a successful finish of this tournament,” Raja talked to reporters.

“We will invite ICC officials and other foreign guests for PSL 7 final and Australia’s historic tour to Pakistan in March-April,” he added.

It must be noted here that Australia will come to Pakistan after 24 years to play three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I.

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LAHORE: Star all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi had a cute conversation with Quetta Gladiators’ skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed’s cricket-fanatic son Abdullah. 

In a video call conversation, Afridi asked Abdullah why he is not there to support his father’s team in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 7.

“Yaar Tum Ay Kiu Nahi Matches Mai [Why you didn’t come for matches?]” Afridi asked Abdullah who shied away.

The cute interaction was shared by Gladiators on their official social media platforms.

Lala’s interaction with Jnr @SarfarazA_54 #Abdullah !!@SAfridiOfficial

How cute is that!😍💜#PurpleForce #HBLPSL pic.twitter.com/KGlrp6vtDF

— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) February 12, 2022

Abdullah is also known for his cricket skills. He is following in his father’s footsteps to become a cricketer in the future.

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LAHORE: Third-ranked Islamabad United and fourth-ranked Quetta Gladiators will tie up in their first Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 contest here at Gaddafi Stadium today.

With better run-rate and points, United looks confident to take the charge over 2019 PSL champions. But, Gladiators’ skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed knows how to let his boys fight in the ground.

The Gladiators were dented with two ousters, Mohammad Nawaz (Injury) and Mohammad Hasnain (bowling action suspended). Whereas, United will be without their in-form opener Paul Stirling who left the remaining PSL 7 due to national commitments. United has a long batting line but Stirling’s departure may put them under a little pressure.

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Meanwhile, you can’t overlook the form of United’s skipper Shadab Khan who is currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 14 wickets in five matches. Also, he has so far scored 186 runs in five matches including two fifties.

On the other hand, Jason Roy’s arrival created a solid impact for Gladiators as he struck his maiden PSL century and handed a convincing victory to his team against Lahore Qalandars in the last match of Karachi-leg.

The two sides keep potential players on the paper and yet another good contest awaits PSL fans.

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LAHORE: Afghanistan’s U19 cricketer Noor Ahmed has joined Quetta Gladiators for the remaining matches in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. 

Noor, who was busy representing his country in the recently concluded ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, will be available for upcoming PSL 7 matches as confirmed by the franchise.

Gladiators will play their sixth match against Islamabad United on February 12. They are currently at fourth position with two victories in five matches they played in Karachi-leg.

It must be noted here that Afghanistan finished fourth in the mega event. They lost to Australia by two wickets in 3rd place play-off.

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