Tag: PSL 7

KARACHI: Experienced all-rounder – Umaid Asif, who is representing Karachi Kings in this year’s Pakistan Super League (PSL), is confident of the comeback from his team.

In an exclusive interview with ARY Sports, Umaid claimed that the Kings possess the ability to make a comeback in the ongoing PSL, also termed the Kings’ batting failure as one of the reasons for their scary start.

“We are working hard to make a comeback in PSL, I think Karachi Kings have the ability to make a comeback,” he said.

“In the first three matches, the bowlers fought till the last ball, but, unfortunately, some batters could not perform well,” he added.

Umaid also added that the Kings still have seven matches left and the former champions will strive to play good cricket in the upcoming matches.

Talking about the Kings’ upcoming clash against Peshawar Zalmi tomorrow, Umaid said he understands the plans of the Zalmi since he has played for the 2017 champions.

“I have played for Peshawar Zalmi, also understand the plans of the opposing team,” he said.

Talking about his cricketing journey, the six feet five inches tall all-rounder disclosed that he was a batter first but started to focus more on his bowling because of his height.

“I played from school to national level, I was a batter in my early cricketing days but began to focus more on bowling because of my height,” he said.

Umaid also revealed that he changed his action by listening to the cricket commentary and also thinks that his bowling action is similar to that of Abdul Razzaq and Shahid Nazir.

The 37-years-old also divulged that he had asthma in his childhood, but, became a good athlete because of sports and got rid of the disease.

It is worth mentioning here that the Kings will take on Zalmi in their upcoming PSL 7 clash tomorrow at National Stadium Karachi. The 2020 champions are yet to taste a victory in the ongoing season of the mega event, whereas, the Zalmi have won one out of their three matches so far.

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KARACHI: Zaman Khan bagged three wickets and David Wiese took two wickets to help Lahore Qalandars defend 200 runs and win ninth match against Peshawar Zalmi by 29 runs. 

Set to chase mammoth 200 runs, Zalmi suffered batting collapse after Kamran Akmal resisted a bit to get his team over the chasing line. The right-handed batter, who made his comeback after recovering from COVID-19, scored 41 including four boundaries and two sixes.

Haider Ali kept scoring runs despite losing wickets on the other end. He smashed 49 laced with three boundaries and as many sixes.

Sherfane Rutherford also contributed 21 runs off 11 balls including three boundaries and a six but Zalmi could only score 170-9.

Apart from Zaman and Wiese, Shaheen Shah Afridi took two while Rashid Khan managed to take one.

Sent into bat first, Fakhar Zaman continued his red-hot form and scored 66 runs to drive Qalandars to 199-4.

Sent into bat first, Qalandars got solid start from their openers Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar. The opening duo scored 94 runs together to lay down solid foundation for Qalandars to score big total.

Abdullah struck two boundaries and three boundaries to score 41 runs off 31 balls. Fakhar smashed 66 runs off 38 balls including six boundaries and three sixes.

Kamran Ghulam contributed 30 runs and Mohammad Hafeez remained not out for 37 laced with three boundaries and a six.

Rashid Khan steered the show in the end and smacked three sixes to score quick 22 runs off eight balls.

For Zalmi, Salman Irshad bagged two wickets while Usman Qadir and Hussain Talat shared a wicket apiece.

KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended their Elite Panelist umpire Faisal Afridi from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 for five games. 

According to the PCB, Afridi breached event’s health and safety protocols. After Afridi accepted his mistake, PCB fined him 50 percent of his match fee and suspended from five games.

Tournament Director Salman Naseer: “The PCB had announced it will follow a zero-tolerance approach towards any Health and Safety breaches. This decision demonstrates our resolve and commitment to deliver a successful event in which all participants remain secure so that they continue to be available to their sides and entertain millions of fans following this event worldwide.”

The decision was made by the PCB Covid Committee, which also included Usman Wahla apart from Salman Naseer. While making the decision, the panel took into consideration all facts of the incident.

KARACHI: English fast bowler – Chris Jordan, who is set to represent Karachi Kings in the ongoing seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has landed in the country for the marquee event.

Kings’ experienced pacer – Jordan has landed in Pakistan to represent the 2020 champions, who are currently struggling with their bowling attack in this year’s PSL.

Upon his arrival, Jordan will have to undergo a mandatory three-day isolation period and will be allowed to join the squad after a negative result.

Taking to Twitter, Kings shared the picture of Jordan’s arrival in the country.

Chris Jordan has arrived in Karachi to represent the Kings! It's going to get exciting. How are you feeling, fans? 😍#KarachiKings #HBLPSL7 #YehHaiKarachi #PhirJeetenge #KKvLQ #LevelHai pic.twitter.com/Q5ggcWBc7L

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) February 2, 2022

 

Furthermore, another Englishman Jordan Thompson will also reach Pakistan tomorrow and will be able to join the squad after the mandatory isolation period.

Reports also suggest that Pakistan’s and Kings’ premium pacer – Mohammad Amir has recovered from the side strain injury and might be available for the side’s upcoming matches.

It is worth mentioning here that the Kings have played three matches in PSL so far, and could not manage to seal a victory.

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KARACHI: Shadab Khan fought hard with his eye-catching knock of 91 runs but Multan Sultans defended yet another target and beat Islamabad United by 20 runs in eighth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. 

Shadab was on song alone as he kept scoring runs for his team despite his partners losing wickets at the other end. Shadab’s knock included five boundaries and nine maximums.

But, Multan held United tight to defend the total twice and win their fourth consecutive match in PSL 7.

Khushdil Shah once again performed with the ball and took four wickets. David Willey bagged another three-wicket haul.

Earlier, Tim David (71) and Rilee Rossouw (67*) scored unbeaten 110-run partnership as Sultans posted Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7’s highest total 217-5.

David and Rossouw smacked United’s bowlers all around the park. Sent into bat first, Sultans lost their skipper Mohammad Rizwan earlier once against but in-form Masood held things tight from the other end.

Masood scored 43 runs including five boundaries and two sixes. David smashed 71 runs laced with six boundaries and as many sixes. Rossouw, on the other hand, smoked six maximums and four boundaries.

For United, Mohammad Wasim, Hasan Ali and Marchant De Lange bagged a wicket each.

KARACHI: Islamabad United have won the toss and decided to bowl first against Multan Sultans in eighth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 here at National Stadium.

PLAYING XIs

ISLAMABAD UNITED: Alex Hales, Paul Stirling, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mubasir Khan, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali, Marchant De Lange

MULTAN SULTANS: Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Masood, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Khushdil Shah, Tim David, David Willey, Anwar Ali, Abbas Afridi, Rumman Raees, Imran Tahir

 

The stage is set for the top of the table clash of the seventh Pakistan Super League (PSL) with the topper – Multan Sultans taking on the second on the list, Islamabad United in the eighth match at National Stadium Karachi.

The Sultans have been in exceptional form as the defending champions remained unbeaten in all their three outings in this year’s PSL so far. The side will be relying heavily on the in-form opening batter and the tournament’s top-scorer – Shan Masood, who has already won two Players of the match awards.

The ICC T20I Player of the Year and Sultans’ captain – Mohammad Rizwan will also be a player to watch despite his rare failure against Quetta Gladiators in the last night’s match.

Furthermore, the Sultans will also be backing themselves heavily as the defending champions became the first team to defend a total in the PSL 7.

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The United, however, were also off to a flying start as the two-time champions crushed Peshawar Zalmi in their opening match. United openers may play an important role in the side’s triumph since Paul Stirling and Alex Hales are in red hot form.

Stirling, who scored a berserk 57 off only 25 balls against Zalmi, would be the player to watch for the 2016 and 2018 champions.

HEAD TO HEAD

The two sides have come face to face nine times, with the United emerging victorious five times, while Sultans are just one short with four. In the last five outings, however, United have won three while Sultans managed to win two.

EXPECTED SQUADS

MULTAN SULTANS: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Shan Masood, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Tim David, Khushdil Shah, David Willey, Imran Khan Sr, Shahnawaz Dahani, Abbas Afridi

ISLAMABAD UNITED: Shadab Khan (c), Paul Stirling, Alex Hales, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mubasir Khan, Azam Khan, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Hassan Ali, Merchant de Lange

KARACHI: Multan Sultans’ skipper Mohammad Rizwan is satisfied with his team’s performance who is unbeaten so far in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. 

In a video shared by the franchise on their social media accounts, Rizwan was motivating his teammates for upcoming games in the PSL 7.

“We have like true warriors in our three games and won them. We have built a champion element in our team,” Rizwan told players.

Captain fantastic @iMRizwanPak gave a heartfelt speech on what it means to play for the #Sultans 💚#SultanAaGayya #HBLPSL7 pic.twitter.com/iyfPmj65Mb

— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) February 1, 2022

“Don’t think where you come from, you are here means your focus should be only Multan Sultans,” he added.

It must be noted here that Rizwan-led Sultans beat Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators to gain top position on the points table with all three wins. Also, Sultans ended PSL 7 chasing streak after defending 175 runs against Gladiators in seventh match of the league.

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KARACHI: Star all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi has re-joined Quetta Gladiators’ camp for Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. 

According to the franchise, Afridi retuned negative in his Antigen Rapid Test and has joined the bio-secure bubble for the event. He will be available for Gladiators in next game against Islamabad United.

Afridi was tested COVID-19 positive and went home to self-isolate himself.

On the other hand, Jason Roy and James Vince will be joining PSL 2019 champions in early hours of Wednesday. Noor Ahmad will be joining them after Afghanistan’s ICC U19 World Cup campaign.

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KARACHI: The left-handed Afghan explosive batter – Hazratullah Zazai has recovered from COVID-19 and is likely to join Peshawar Zalmi’s practice session today.

As per the details, Zalmi will hold a practice session for their upcoming matches including tomorrow’s clash against Lahore Qalandars at National Stadium Karachi.

Zazai, who contracted the virus earlier this week may also be available for Zalmi for the upcoming matches.

Furthermore, reports also suggest that the English pacer – Saqib Mahmood will arrive in Karachi tomorrow and will be able to join the squad after a mandatory three-day isolation period and a negative result. Saqib was a part of the English squad for the tour of the West Indies.

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