Tag: PSL 7

KARACHI: The preparations at National Stadium for the upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) are in full swing.

With Pakistan’s biggest sporting festival – PSL is just around the corner, the teams have started preparations for the marquee event. Former champions – Peshawar Zalmi have started their regular training for the upcoming season, while the 2019 champions – Quetta Gladiators had an optional training session on Monday.

The broadcasting crew has also raced their preparations and have begun installation at the stadium. Ground staff, on the other hand, are working on the wickets.

Banners of PSL 7 have also been installed in the stadium. Big posters of cricketers are also being posted across the stadium.

Furthermore, Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans will be training at a local cricket academy today, while the training session of Lahore Qalandars is also scheduled for today.

It is worth mentioning here that the PSL 7 will kick off on January 27 with the defending champion Multan Sultans locking horns with the former champion Karachi Kings in the league’s opener at National Stadium.

READ: PCB amends HBL PSL 7 playing conditions

KARACHI: Shadab Khan, the captain of Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), while talking to the presser on Sunday said that he tries to focus on his performance regardless of the criticism.

During the press conference, Shadab stated that he only concentrates on putting on shows while responding to his critics.

“The job of the people is to criticize, while I try to focus on my performances,” Shadab said.

“I will promote myself in the batting order, this year as well,” he added.

When asked about the team combination for the PSL 7, the 23-year-old acknowledged that the line-up meets up to expectations., while determined of winning another title for the United.

“Our squad lined-up as per the expectations, we will try to win another title for the United,” he said.

“We are eager to carry on the previous year’s momentum,” he added.

Shadab also claimed that his former captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, taught him a lot and that he now uses the same strategies against his side.

“I learned a lot from Sarfraz Bhai, and now use what he has taught against his own team in PSL,” he said.

Shadab also lauded Pakistan’s young pacer – Mohammad Hasnain for his remarkable stint in the Big Bash League (BBL).

“Our fast bowlers have always performed all over the world. Hasnain bowled brilliantly in Big Bash this time,” he said.

“And of course, the batsmen had a hard time playing it with the pace he bowled there,” he added.

Shadab also kept on saying that playing in the BBL will help our players to prepare for the next World Cup, scheduled in Australia.

READ: ‘Sharjeel needs to improve his fitness to make a comeback’ Babar Azam

KARACHI: The world’s number one T20I batter and the captain of Karachi Kings, while doing a presser ahead of the forthcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) said that Sharjeel Khan needs to improve his fitness to make a return in international cricket.

In the presser, Babar shared that the Kings’ skipper enjoys batting with the explosive left-hander Sharjeel, but advised him to improve his fitness to make a national return.

“Sharjeel Khan is a game-changer, I always enjoyed batting with him,” Babar said.

“He [Sharjeel] needs to improve his fitness to return into international cricket,” he added.

Babar, while talking about his appointment as the Kings’ skipper said he is thankful to the Almighty Allah, while determined to give his best input for the team.

“I am thankful to Allah that I was appointed as the captain of Karachi Kings. I will try to give my best input,” he said.

“I will try to maintain the good captaincy of Imad Wasim,” he added.

When being asked about the Karachi-Lahore faceoff, Babar said that he always enjoy playing against Lahore Qalandars.

“The match against Lahore Qalandars has always been interesting and fun to play,” Babar said.

“Shaheen always gives tough time, Harris Rauf is also a good bowler, you have to make plans against him,” he added.

Babar also backed the Kings’ pacer – Mohammad Amir said, “Amir is my game-changing bowler. He has won crucial matches for Karachi Kings”

Babar also lauded the Kings’ head coach – Peter Moores said that the players are learning a lot from his experience.

Furthermore, the 27-years-old expressed his hope that the league goes well while sharing that the right-handed batter has become used to the bio-secure bubble and the COVID-19 protocols.

It is worth mentioning here that the PSL 7 will commence on January 27 with the Kings taking on the defending champions – Multan Sultans in the curtain-raiser at National Stadium.

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KARACHI: The most followed franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Karachi Kings have signed PSO Carient Motor Oil as Titanium sponsor for the seventh edition of the league. 

Taking to Twitter, Kings announced titanium sponsorship with PSO Carient Motor Oil.

Titanium Sponsor | PSO Carient Motor Oil#KarachiKings #HBLPSL7 #YehHaiKarachi #PhirJeetenge#PSOCarientMotorOil #TitaniumSponsor @PSOPakistan pic.twitter.com/hzQOEYJNZI

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) January 22, 2022

PSL 2020 champions Kings will start their PSL 7 campaign against defending champions Multan Sultans in the opening match on January 27 here at National Stadium.

KARACHI: Wasim Akram – former Test cricketer and President of Karachi Kings is excited for the upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). 

In a video released on Kings’ official Twitter handle, Akram said Kings once again are ready to rule Pakistan’s biggest cricket event.

“Celebration everywhere as PSL 7 is just around the corner. Kings are ready to rule the biggest cricket event of Pakistan,” he said.

#Kings are ready to rule the game… 😎🔥💪
Message from @wasimakramlive President Karachi Kings#PhirJeetenge #HBLPSL7 #YehHaiKarachi@Salman_ARY @tariqwasi pic.twitter.com/z0i0us2jjE

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) January 21, 2022

PSL 2020 champions Kings will start their PSL 7 campaign against defending champions Multan Sultans in the opening match on January 27 here at National Stadium.

READ: Karachi Kings reveal brand new kit for PSL 7

KARACHI: Wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan refused to have any off-the-field tensions with Indian players and said they are ‘brothers’.

Speaking in ARY News’ show Bouncer, Rizwan said all cricketers in the world are the same as they come under the banner of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

“On the ground rivalry is something different and it is the beauty of cricket. But, we are all same outside the ground,” the wicket-keeper said.

“Our match against India is always exciting. We are rivals on the ground but they are our brothers outside the ground. I don’t use social media but I have heard about threats to Indian bowler Shami and Virat Kohli’s daughter. Such things shouldn’t be involved in cricket,” he added.

It must be noted here that Shami was threatened in India after they lost their match against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2021. Moreover, Indian media reported rape threats to Kohli’s six-month-old daughter.

Maiden World Cup victory against India

Rizwan recalled glorious victory against arch-rivals India and credited captain Babar Azam and team for it. “We played like a unit and alhamdulillah succeed. Captain and coaches gave plans to us and we tried to execute them,” he shared.

“Indian players looked like under pressure but our focus was to give them tough time till the last,” he maintained.

The cricketer also reminisced incredible love and support showed to them by Pakistanis after that historic win.

“I can’t explain in words, the love and support we got after winning against India. People were like we have won the World Cup. That feeling was exceptional,” he added.

Quran’s Tilawat behind the stumps

Rizwan disclosed that he recites a couple of Surahs behind the stumps and it is something between him and Allah.

“Not during batting, but yes I recite a couple of Surahs which I remember while keeping,” Rizwan shared. “See, it is something between me and Allah. But, a lot of people ask me what I keep on saying behind the stumps. Also, Nicholas Pooran and a couple of other Multan Sultans’ team members inquired me about this so I shared with them,” he mentioned.

Gift of Quran to Matthew Hayden

Rizwan, for the first time, talked on-air about gifting Quran to Matthew Hayden (Pakistan’s batting consultant for T20 World Cup 2021).

“Being a Muslim, it is our duty to let non-muslims know about Allah and our religion. Hayden was noticing our religious activities. One day he came and sit with us to listen to Friday’s Sermon (Khutbah),

“So, I took a step, and with the help of our media manager, I went to his room to gift him Quran. He was shocked to see that, later on, he took us inside his room and we talked about it,” Rizwan shared.

KARACHI: Bank Islami has joined hands with Karachi Kings as their platinum banking partner for Pakistan Super League (PSL) 7, starting on January 27 here at National Stadium.

Team Owner Karachi Kings – Mr Salman Iqbal and President & CEO Bank Islami – Syed Amir Ali signed the MOU. 

Salman Iqbal – Team Owner Karachi Kings and Syed Amir Ali – President & CEO Bank Islami at the MOU signing ceremony for Platinum Banking Partner of #KarachiKings for #HBLPSL7. Players #MuhammadAmir #SharjeelKhan and #UmaidAsif were also present at the occasion#HBLPSL7 pic.twitter.com/x5k80k20c6

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) January 22, 2022

It must be noted here that Kings won the PSL in 2020. They will start their campaign against defending champions Multan Sultans in the opening match of PSL 7.

READ: ‘Domestic performances are essential for National return’ Sarfaraz Ahmed

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the commentary and presenters panel for the upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Nick Knight and Mike Haysman also included.

In a press release, PCB revealed that former England and South African cricketers and well-known commentators Knight and Haysman respectively will be commentating for the first time in the HBL PSL 7.

Another English commentator, Dawid Gower, who has already commentated in the PSL once, will comment in the first phase of the league to be played in Karachi. Gower, however, will then be replaced by infamous New Zealand’s commentator – Danny Morrison for the second leg of the super league in Lahore.

Renowned Zimbabwean commentator Pommie Mbangwa will also be available for the first round of the league only.

Taking to Twitter, the PSL also shared the commentary panel for the upcoming edition.

🚨 Commentators & Presenters Panel for the #HBLPSL7 🚨

Read more: https://t.co/W5ZFiY8F1l #LevelHai pic.twitter.com/hmuSRSom1Y

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) January 22, 2022

 

Furthermore, apart from foreign stars, former Pakistan cricketers and prominent commentators will also be part of the commentary box to comment on the upcoming live-action at National Stadium Karachi and Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

In addition to former players – Waqar Younis, Bazid Khan, Sana Mir, Urooj Mumtaz, and Marina Iqbal, Pakistan’s current identity in Urdu commentary – Tariq Saeed will provide analysis for the league.

Furthermore, Erin Holland will be returning to the super league as a presenter, while Zainab Abbas and Sikandar Bakht will host pre-match and post-match shows.

It is worth mentioning here that the seventh edition of the HBL PSL will commence on January 27 with the defending champions Multan Sultans taking on the former champions Karachi Kings in the league’s opener.

READ: ‘We could not finish previous seasons on a high’ Wahab Riaz

KARACHI: Wahab Riaz, the captain of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi, while talking to the media admitted that his team had been unlucky not to finish the league on a high note in previous editions.

Wahab, while talking to the presser, said that he feels unfortunate about not finishing the previous editions of the PSL on a high note, while determined of performing well in the upcoming PSL 7.

“We regret that we were unable to complete the event. However, we will take the field by forgetting our mistakes behind,” he said.

“We have selected the best players in all departments and will perform well,” he added.

Wahab also talked about his individual performance and the national comeback said he can still play for another two to three years.

“I have performances that can help for my comeback and I will make more efforts,” Wahab said.

“I am obsessed with playing for Pakistan and I think I can play for another two to three years,” he added.

Wahab also optimistic for the better quality pitches for the PSL 7, said the pitches of the last season were flat and the targets were being easily chased down.

The left-arm pacer also lauded the efforts of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said the board made good decisions including the addition of the pool of reserve players to combat any unpleasant situation. He also said that the BioSecure bubble is much better this time around than it was last year.

READ: Foreign cricketers begin to reach Pakistan for PSL 7

KARACHI: The captain of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Quetta Gladiators – Sarfraz Ahmed is eyeing a national comeback by performing well in the upcoming PSL 7.

Sarfaraz, while talking to the media, here, said the performances in the domestic circuit are essential for a comeback in the Pakistan team.

“Any domestic event is important for a comeback,” Sarfaraz said.

Sarfaraz also reviewed the strength of the Gladiators ahead of the PSL 7 said, the team is looking good ‘on paper’.

“On paper, our team is looking good. We can make a strong combination upon the arrival of all the squad members,” he said.

The 34-year-old stated that the Gladiators’ bowling unit tends to be more balanced this time and that he is optimistic that they will do well.

“I am hopeful that the bowling unit will perform well. Sohail Tanveer has extensive experience, Mohammad Hasnain too, has gained a lot of experience by participating in the Big Bash League,” he said.

“Naseem has played CPL (Caribbean Premier League), while James Faulkner also strengthens our bowling line,” he added.

The wicket-keeper batter also said that the team will be looking to be benefited by the experience and presence of Shahid Afridi.

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