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KARACHI: Pakistan’s former captain Shahid Afridi has joined Quetta Gladiators for Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, which would be his farewell season.

Afridi, who was part of defending champions Multan Sultans, has joined Gladiators to play his farewell edition.

The star all-rounder shared that he is excited to be a part of Gladiators.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Quetta Gladiators, a team that has had a roller-coaster journey in recent years despite winning the title in 2019. After my success with Peshawar Zalmi in 2017, it is my desire and wish to end my PSL career with another PSL trophy,” he said in a PCB released statement.

“PSL is an event that encourages and inspires a player to give his very best. I will use the same motivation to help my team and put up performances that can help us achieve our event objectives,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, England’s James Vince has also been traded to Gladiators, whereas Sultans will take extra Diamond and Silver round picks.

Iftikhar Ahmed also became Gladiators after representing Islamabad United for a couple of seasons. Iftikhar has switched with Azam Khan who will represent United this time around.

Iftikhar confessed that leaving the United was a difficult call, but he is confident about his future in T20 cricket, which is primarily linked to Pakistan Cricket.

“It has been a difficult decision to move from United, but, looking ahead to my future in T20 cricket that is linked to the Pakistan team, I thought this was the best move,” he shared.

“I am thrilled to be rejoining Shahid Afridi at Gladiators after 2017, when we last played together in PSL,” he concluded.

It must be noted here that PSL Draft 2022 will take place on Sunday, 12 December, at the High-Performance Centre in Lahore.

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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.

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LAHORE: Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 is all set to start from January 27 at Karachi’s National Stadium, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday. 

The defending champions Multan Sultans will face off hosts and 2020 PSL champions Karachi Kings at the National Stadium. On the next day, the 2019 champions Quetta Gladiators will square off against the 2017 champions Peshawar Zalmi.

The first 15 matches of the tournament will be played in Karachi. Whereas, the remaining 19 matches will be played in Lahore.

The qualifiers will be played on February 23, while the first and second eliminators will be played on February 24 and 25, respectively. The final of the event will be played on February 27 in Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

The drafting of players for the event will take place on December 12 at 3 pm at the High Performance Center, Lahore.

On the announcement, PCB’s chairman Ramiz Raja said he is delighted to announce that PSL 7 is going to start in January, next year.

“I am delighted that the HBL PSL 7 schedule has been announced. This will now get the ball rolling with the teams to start planning and finalizing their line-ups and the PCB increasing the pace of the operational delivery to ensure they provide quality playing facilities for the players as well as five-star experience to the fans and our valued commercial partners,” he said.

Ramiz also said that year 2022 will be a bumper year for Pakistan Cricket and its fans.

“The PSL 7 will also kick start what will be a bumper year for Pakistan cricket with the Australia men’s cricket team to play a full series in March-April with England men’s cricket side to tour Pakistan twice for white-ball and red ball cricket,” he maintained.

SCHEDULE

27 Jan – Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans

28 Jan – Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi

29 Jan – Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars; Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators

30 Jan – Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United; Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars

31 Jan – Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans

1 Feb – Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans

2 Feb – Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars

3 Feb – Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United

4 Feb – Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi

5 Feb – Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars; Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans

6 Feb – Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United

7 Feb – Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars

10 Feb- Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi

11 Feb – Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans

12 Feb – Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators

13 Feb – Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings; Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators

14 Feb – Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings

15 Feb – Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators

16 Feb – Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings

17 Feb – Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi

18 Feb – Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators; Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings

19 Feb – Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United

20 Feb – Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings; Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United

21 Feb – Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi

23 Feb – Qualifier (1 vs 2)

24 Feb – Eliminator 1 (3 vs 4)

25 Feb – Eliminator 2 (Loser Qualifier 1 vs Winner Eliminator 1)

27 Feb – (Qualifier v Eliminator 2) Final

Match timings:

Friday’s double-headers – 3pm & 8pm

Other than Friday’s double-headers – 2pm & 7pm

All single-headers – 7pm

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KARACHI: Former International cricketer Shahid Afridi said he will decide franchise for Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 closer to the time of the event.

Speaking to media here on Wednesday, Afridi responded to reports regarding his inclusion in Quetta Gladiators for PSL 7.

“Nothing is decided as of yet. The owners of Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators and their fans love me. But, I haven’t decided anything for now,” he said.

It must be noted here that PSL 7’s draft is likely to take place on December 6 or 8 as per reports. The event is expected in January next year followed by Australia’s tour of Pakistan.

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja shared his plans to launch a Pakistan Super League (PSL)-like franchise league for U19 and women cricketers. 

In a video statement after meeting with England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)’s CEO Tom Harrison here on Tuesday, Ramiz said ECB has shown interest in franchise league for women and U19 cricketers.

“I have pitched my plan of introducing PSL-like league for U19 and women cricketers in front of ECB’s officials. They liked this idea and ensured working together on this,” he said.

ٹام ہیریسن کا پاکستان آنا خوش آئند ہے، چیئرمین پی سی بی رمیز راجہ کی مستقبل کے منصوبوں پر گفتگو pic.twitter.com/mtJgNN1OZ8

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 9, 2021

“I hope this will bring a lot of opportunities for the U19 and women cricketers. And, we will be the first doing it so there are chances of more countries taking interest in this venture,” he added.

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