KARACHI: Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) most followed franchise – Karachi Kings will hold a final practice session, at National Stadium today.
The former champions – Kings will hit the training track at the stadium. The session is due to begin at 7:30 PM.
Recently, the Kings also held numerous practice sessions including a practice match against Islamabad United yesterday, which resulted in a tie.
The Kings will start their PSL 7 campaign against the defending champions Multan Sultans, in the opening match of the marquee event, tomorrow at National Stadium.
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KARACHI: Pakistan’s former captain and star all-rounder – Shahid Afridi, who is set to represent Quetta Gladiators in the upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is doubtful for the first few matches of the mega event.
As per the details, Shahid suffered a back injury during the last night’s training session. Following this, the 46-years-old also did not participate in the Gladiators’ scheduled training session.
The explosive batter is also seeking advice from the doctors and may return home if not being able to recover in time.
It is worth mentioning here that Shahid will be playing his last PSL this year, as the star all-rounder announced ahead of the marquee event.
It is worth mentioning here that PSL 7 is set to commence tomorrow with the defending Multan Sultans taking on the 2020 champions – Karachi Kings at the National Stadium Karachi.
KARACHI: With the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is just around the corner, preparations have been raced up here at National Stadium.
A short but glittering opening ceremony will be held before home side Karachi Kings take on defending champions Multan Sultans in the opening match. PSL 7 official anthem singers Atif Aslam and Aima Baig will perform in the event alongside some foreign paragliders lined up to show their stunts.
The stage for the opening ceremony has been prepared here with official tagline ‘#LevelHai’. Other preparations for the event are also in full swing.
According to the details, PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja will address at the opening ceremony. Also, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s inauguration video will be played in the ceremony.
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KARACHI: Australia’s World Cup-winning all-rounder – James Faulkner, who is set to represent Quetta Gladiators in the forthcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), said he is excited to join the Gladiators in the training session.
In a video statement, Faulkner, while expressing his excitement for the mega event said he is looking forward to joining the training sessions after the completion of his isolation period.
“I am excited to join Quetta Gladiators for season seven of the PSL, looking forward to getting out of the quarantine today and hitting the training track,” he said.
Faulkner went on to say that the 31-years-old is also looking forward to the Gladitors’ first game on January 28 against the former champions – Peshawar Zalmi.
On the other hand, Will Smeed, Dan Lawrence, Ben Duckett have already joined the Gladiators’ squad, while Luke Wood will join the side soon.
Furthermore, Jason Roy and James Vince are set to join the squad after the completion of the England-West Indies series, whereas, Noor Ahmad will join the 2019 champions after the ongoing ICC Under 19 World Cup.
The marquee event will kick off on January 27 at National Stadium with the former champions Karachi Kings taking on the defending champions – Multan Sultans, in the curtain-raiser.
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KARACHI: Skipper Babar Azam remained not out for 48 as Karachi Kings held drew against Islamabad United in a revised target practice match here on Tuesday.
While batting first, United posted 150-5 thanks to Waseem Jr’s quick 33 not out off 20 balls. Danish Aziz smashed 26 runs off 18 balls to help his team make a mark on the scoreboard.
For Kings, Mohamamd Nabi, Umaid Asi, Amir Yamin, Mohammad Ilyas and Imran Jr bagged a wicket each.
In reply, Kings were given a revised target which was followed by a draw. Kings scored 164 for the loss of one wicket in 20 overs. Babar was retired after scoring 48 runs followed by Sharjeel Khan’s 46 off 41.
Joe Clarke made 31 off 21 and Nabi finished off well with 15 off seven deliveries.
KARACHI: With the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is around the corner, the teams have raced up the preparations for the marquee event, as a result, Karachi Kings and Islamabad United will lock horns in a practice match, here today.
The Kings and United will come face to face this afternoon in a practice match. The match will be played at the Oval Ground adjacent to the National Stadium.
On the other hand, defending champions Multan Sultans will also be locking horns with the former champion – Peshawar Zalmi in a practice match; later at night today. Sultans-Zalmi practice contest will be played at a local cricket academy.
Furthermore, the Gladiators will hold a practice session at the National Stadium in the evening.
The marquee event will kick off on January 27 with the Sultans colliding with the Kings in the league’s opener at National Stadium.
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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to undertake breast and childhood cancer awareness initiatives in the upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
In a press release, PCB announced to use the popularity and reach of its marquee event to create awareness among the masses as a part of ‘social corporate responsibility’.
PCB will observe Pink Ribbon Day on February 4th, when Karachi Kings take on Peshawar Zalmi, and the National Stadium in Karachi will turn pink to raise awareness about breast cancer. The competing teams will also wear pink caps and ribbons, and awareness messages will be displayed throughout the stadium.
On February 15, however, the Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators players will don golden caps and ribbons to create awareness about childhood cancer. As a result, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore will be turned golden and the teams will present signed shirts to two cancer patients; maintaining a safe distance.
The mega event will kick off on January 27 with the defending champions Multan Sultans locking horns with the former champion Kings at National Stadium.
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KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) dropped official anthem of seventh edition named ‘Agay Dekh‘.
Featuring Atif Aslam and Aima Baig, Agay Dekh displays enthusiasm for the PSL 7. It boosts the excitement of the fans who were waiting for so long. Apart from Atif and Aima, Abdullah Siddique and cricket stars including Wahab Riaz, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan also featured in the music video.
The mega event will start on January 27 here at National Stadium. Home side Karachi Kings will take on defending champions Multan Sultans in the opening match.
KARACHI: England’s explosive batter – Jason Roy, who is set to represent Quetta Gladiators in the forthcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), said it is going to be a good year for the former champions.
In a video statement, Roy, while expressing his excitement for the marquee event said, the Gladiators will witness a good year this season.
“I am going to help the Gladiators in the best way I can, It is set to be a really good year for the Quetta [Gladiators],” he said.
Roy expressed his gratitude to the supporters for their overwhelming support, as well as his excitement to be a part of the PSL and his desire to win the title.
“I am thankful for the fans for the huge amount of support I have already received and I am excited to see what’s more to come when I join up with the team,” he said.
“I am ecstatic about doing some rights and wrongs and to go and lift that trophy; helping them the best way I can,” he added.
Roy went on to laud the management and the setup for the upcoming PSL 7.
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KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise and the defending champion – Multan Sultans have entered into the bio-secure bubble after completing the three day quarantine period, here on Monday.
The squad of the Sultans have entered the bio-secure bubble for the upcoming PSL 7, while David Willey, Rilee Rossouw, Shan Masood and Shahnawaz Dahani will join the squad later in the bubble after the completion of their quarantine period.
On the other hand, Imran Tahir, Blessing Muzarabani, and Tim David, who started their isolation yesterday will join the Sultans after two days.
The Sultans also have a practice session scheduled for today at a local cricket academy in the evening. Whereas, the defending champions have also scheduled a practice game with Peshawar Zalmi on the 25th of January
Furthermore, all the coaching staff have also arrived in Karachi.
It is worth mentioning here that the seventh edition of the PSL will commence on January 27 with the Sultans taking on the former champion Karachi Kings at National Stadium.
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