Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has collaborated with Facebook to bring the live-action of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six for the global audience via the platform’s Paid Online Events.
PCB will monetize the matches through Facebook Paid Online Events where fans will have to pay a nominal one-time sign-up fee to access the live broadcast. The broadcast can then be watched anytime.
“The online events will be accessible globally except in the USA, Canada, Caribbean, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Sub Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Maldives; where the PCB has existing rights agreements with international media partners,” PCB said in a statement.
PCB Head of Broadcast Rights and Business Development, Shoaib Naveed: “Providing fans ease of access and enhancing the viewership of Pakistan cricket globally is a main feature of our broadcast strategy and part of the PCB overall Digital Transformation aims.
Facebook in past has worked with PCB to build various on-platform business opportunities and safety aspects for their players.
In March 2021, Facebook hosted a training program for the Pakistan women’s national team to help them understand and unlock the value of online presence, along with safety measures.
Link for PSL 6 Livestream on Facebook Event Page is available here.
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PSL 6: Preparations at Sheikh Zayed Stadium are in full swing
Abu Dhabi: The preparations in Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed International Stadium for the remaining matches of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six are in full swing, ARY Sports reported.
The quarantine of Pakistani supporting broadcasters has ended. They have begun installation at the stadium. Installation is underway at various locations of the stadium under COVID SoPs.
Installation of large billboards and sponsors boards has also started. Big posters of cricketers of teams are also being posted across the stadium.
The equipment of international broadcasters has also reached the stadium. Drones and other cameras, including spider cam, have also arrived.
It must be noted that the matches will resume from June 9 with Islamabad United taking on Lahore Qalandars.
Read: PSL 6 to resume with Islamabad United taking on Lahore Qalandars
‘I practice hitting 100 sixes a day’ Azam Khan
Karachi: Hard-hitting batsman Azam Khan, who represents the Quetta Gladiators in the PSL, says he practices hitting 100 sixes a day.
The 22-year-old Azam has been named in the Pakistan T20I squad for England and West Indies tours. He talked exclusively to ARY News where he revealed his practice regime.
“My practice is quite different. Three days of hitting while three days of maneuvering the ball. In practice, I try to hit 100 sixes in a day,” Azam said.
Read: Azam Khan recalls memory with Virat Kohli’s signed bat
“If I hit 100 in nets, I’ll be able to hit 10 to 20 in a match,” he added.
Azam said that he was being criticized heavily a year ago, however, now he has been praised for his batting.
“I was criticized a lot a year ago but when an individual works hard, people are bound to praise. I feel motivated now and try to meet the expectations of the fans,” he added.
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Wasim tells Qasim ‘Tips to become successful captain’
ABU DHABI: Karachi Kings’ president Wasim Akram shared some tips with young all-rounder Qasim Akram to become a successful captain in the future.
Wasim was impressed by Qasim’s question which was asked by him in Kings’ newly introduced ‘Coachable Moments’.
Young & talented 👑 #King @qasim_akram1122 asked @wasimakramlive how to deal with a dangerous partnership put up by the opposing team!
Stay tuned to see what tips President has to give#KarachiKings #YehHaiKarachi #ChampionsKaKarachi #KingsInQuarantine pic.twitter.com/ELeR7aZc0L— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) June 3, 2021
“Qasim, you are a wonderful cricketer and I know you were named the captain of the U19 team, unfortunately, that tour couldn’t take place,” he started.
“See, being a captain, your body language must be positive. Rest depends on the situation, pitch, and which bowlers do you have. But, as a captain, I always learnt how to be positive on the field and that really worked for me,” he shared.
Wasim believes partnerships are a part of cricket, and those are breakable only with positive midset. “Longer partnerships are part of the game. Sometimes, it is tough to break them. But, a positive body language can help you in it,” he said.
READ: PSL 6: Remaining matches to start from June 9
PSL 6 to resume with Islamabad United taking on Lahore Qalandars
Karachi: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six remainder will start with Islamabad United taking on Lahore Qalandars on June 9, ARY Sports reported.
According to details, there will be six double-headers – five of them during the preliminary round and the sixth on 21 June, when Qualifier and Eliminator 1 matches will be played.
On 9 June, fourth-placed Lahore Qalandars will meet third-placed Islamabad United in what will be the 15th match of the tournament.
These matches will start at 5 pm UAE time (6 pm PKT time) and 10 pm UAE time (11 pm PKT time), respectively, while the single-headers will begin at 8 pm UAE time (9 pm PKT time).
All matches will be played at Sheikh Zayed International Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Revised HBL PSL 6 match schedule
3-8 June – Practice
9 June – Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United
10 June – Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings; Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars
11 June – Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators
12 June – Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi
13 June – Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars; Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi
14 June – Islamabad United v Karachi Kings
15 June – Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars; Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings
16 June – Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators
17 June – Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi; Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars
18 June – Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars
19 June – Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings; Multan Sultans v Islamabad United
20 June – Practice
21 Jun – Qualifier (1 v 2); Eliminator 1 (3 v 4)
22 Jun – Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1)
23 June – Rest/practice
24 Jun – Final
Read: PSL 6: Remaining matches to start from June 9
‘PSL 6 schedule could change’ tweets Ramiz Raja
Karachi: Former cricketer Ramiz Raja has revealed that there might be a change in the schedule of the remaining matches of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier confirmed that the tournament will resume from June 9 and concludes on June 24.
However, the 58-year-old Ramiz, who will perform commentary duties said that he has just been informed regarding a change in schedule.
“I have just been told that there could still be a change in schedule,” Ramiz tweeted. “So guys it will start when it will start,” he added.
I have just been told that there could still be a change in schedule of the HBLPSL 6 so guys it will start when it will start!!
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) June 3, 2021
According to details released by PCB, six doubleheaders will be played during the event. The matches will start at 8 pm UAE time (9 pm PST). The first match on the day of doubleheader will start at 5 pm UAE time (6 pm PST). On the day of doubleheader, the second match will start at 10 pm (11 pm PST).
Read: Wasim calls for support as PCB, franchises working hard to hold PSL 6 remainder
PSL 6: Remaining matches to start from June 9
Karachi: The remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six will start from June 9 at Sheikh Zayed International Stadium in Abu Dhabi, ARY News reported.
According to details, the final of the mega event will take place on June 24. All the hurdles related to the broadcast crew have been cleared as Indians have been allowed to be part of the PSL 6. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will reveal the dates soon.
Six doubleheaders will be played during the event, including Qualifier 1 and Eliminator on the same day.
The matches will start at 8 pm UAE time (9 pm PST). The first match on the day of doubleheader will start at 5 pm UAE time (6 pm PST).
Meanwhile, on the day of doubleheader, the second match will start at 10 pm (11 pm PST).
On the other hand, Sindh’s information also revealed that everything has been sorted out in Abu Dhabi and the league will start in five. He wished good luck to PSL organizers.
All hurdles in arranging PSL matches in AbuDhabi are sorted out and inshaAllah league will start in next 5 days. Local authorities in Abu Dhabi going all out to support PSL organisers. Good luck PSL
— Syed Nasir Hussain Shah (@SyedNasirHShah) June 3, 2021
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PCB to wait one more day for future of PSL 6
ABU DHABI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to wait till tomorrow to get National Crisis & Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA)’s approval to start installing the production set-up.
A higher official in the PCB has said that NCEMA will most likely make a decision on this matter by tomorrow.
Remember, PCB had requested Abu Dhabi authorities to allow Indian crew to start installing production set-up at Sheikh Zayed Stadium from June 5 in order to let Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 resume from June 7.
Moreover, a request was made to relax COVID-19 restrictions for Indian crew which was sent back to Dubai to complete quarantine. PCB requested Abu Dhabi’s health ministry to allow the Indian crew to complete quarantine here.
It must be noted here Pakistan will now travel to England on June 25 instead of June 23. PSL 6 final is expected on June 24 if the league resumes on June 7.