Tag: PSL 7

LAHORE: HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL)’s franchises Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi made their reserved replacement and supplementary picks ahead of the forthcoming PSL 7.

Taking to Twitter, the HBL PSL shared the picks of the two franchises.

🔊 Reserved Picks 🔊

Here are the picks from the Replacement and Supplementary Draft! #HBLPSL7 I #LevelHai pic.twitter.com/ZIGvIKhhDp

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) January 17, 2022

In their turn, the Kings have replaced Tom Abell with Ian Cockbain in the reserved replacement pick for full time, while Zalmi picked Matt Parkinson and Pat Brown as a partial replacement for Saqib Mahmood and Liam Livingstone respectively.

Moreover, Quetta Gladiators and Zalmi picked Dan Lawrence and Sohail Khan, respectively in the reserved supplementary category.

It is apropos to mention here that, all the teams strengthened their squad with reserved and supplementary picks earlier this month following the approval of PCB for picking additional players to cope with the unpleasant COVID-19 situation.

The HBL PSL 7 will kick off on January 27 in Karachi as the defending champions Multan Sultans will lock horns with the former champions – Kings in the opening match.

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LAHORE: In a press release, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that fans will be able to nominate their favourite personalities for the ‘Hamaray Heroes’ awards for the forthcoming edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL).

As per the PCB press release, fans can submit nominations by filling out a nominations form available on the HBL PSL website for various fields such as sports, education, healthcare, art, culture, music, social work, social entrepreneurship, and technology, and submitting it by the 23rd of January.

The final list will then be submitted to a panel of members of the PCB Board of Governors, the top 34 candidates will be rewarded remotely during the tournament.

The campaign, which honoured notable Pakistan talents such as Imran Butt and Arslan Ash, was introduced in the PSL 6 and received an overwhelming response.

The HBL PSL 7 will kick off in Karachi on January 27 with the 2020 champions Karachi Kings locking horns with the defending champions Multan Sultans in the opener. Whereas, the final of the tournament will take place on February 27 in Lahore.

READ: COVID-19: Foreign broadcasting staff to reach Pakistan early for PSL 7

KARACHI: Following the COVID-19 protocols, the broadcasters have decided to call the staff earlier for the forthcoming seventh edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), here on Monday.

According to sources, international broadcasters have opted to call their staff for the forthcoming HBL PSL sooner to complete the mandatory quarantine period.

Reports also suggest that some foreigners will arrive in Pakistan today and some are expected to land in the country tomorrow.

It is apropos to mention here that the upcoming HBL PSL 7 will commence on January 27 with the 2020 champions Karachi Kings taking on the defending champions Multan Sultans in the opening match, while the final of the event will be played in Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on February 27.

READ: Karachi Kings’ head coach Moores reach Pakistan for PSL 7

KARACHI: Karachi Kings, the most followed franchise of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), escalated their preparations for the forthcoming HBL PSL 7, head coach Peter Moores also joined the Kings’ training camp today.

The Kings’ players will train in the National Bank Stadium for the second day in a row, as head coach Moores and assistant head coach Brown have joined the training camp to boost up preparations for the forthcoming HBL PSL 7.

Umaid Asif, the Kings’ all-rounder, is set to join the camp today. Whereas, Kings’ President – Wasim Akram will monitor the performances of the players.

Yesterday, Pakistan’s star players including Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, and Sharjeel Khan also attended the first training camp of the Kings under the supervision of Akram.

Kings will take on defending champions Multan Sultans in the opening match of the HBL PSL 7 on January 27 at National Stadium Karachi.

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Karachi Kings’ training camp for the upcoming seventh edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) has started at Karachi’s National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) Sports Complex. 

Pakistani stars including Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, and Sharjeel Khan also attended the first training camp of the most followed HBL PSL franchise under the supervision of its president and former Test cricketer, Wasim Akram.

Taking to Twitter, Kings shared some snaps from the training session.

“KingsCamp is on! Local players have started joining in and the preparations for HBL PSL 7 are now gaining momentum. President Karachi Kings Wasim Akram is also present at the camp,” the Twitter post read.

#KingsCamp is on! local players have started joining in and the preparations for #HBLPSL7 are now gaining momentum. President Karachi Kings Wasim Akram also present at the camp. #KarachiKings #YehHaiKarachi #PhirJeetenge pic.twitter.com/WFKeuPfFuD

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) January 16, 2022

Kings will take on defending champions Multan Sultans in the opening match of the HBL PSL 7 on January 27 at National Stadium Karachi.

LAHORE: National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) to meet on January 17 to decide crowd percentage in Karachi during upcoming seventh edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL). 

Due to increasing COVID-19 cases in the metropolis, the NCOC will review the situation once again before giving a green signal to a full crowd in National Stadium.

According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s spokesperson, they are optimistic to host a full crowd in Karachi during the first phase of the HBL PSL 7.

“Karachi matches will go as per the schedule and we are confident to get permission for a full crowd,” he said.

It must be noted here that HBL PSL 7 will start from January 27 in Karachi with a glittering opening ceremony followed by an opener between defending champions Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings.

READ: PSL 7 opening ceremony will take place under strict COVID-19 protocols

KARACHI: On January 17, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the National Command Operation Center (NCOC) will meet to discuss crowd attendance for the upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

According to sources, PCB management intends to seek permission for a full capacity crowd for PSL 7 matches, whereas NCOC will assess the circumstances and make a decision at the meeting.

After examining the COVID-19 cases in Sindh, the NCOC will decide on the number of spectators at the PCB-NCOC meeting.

Last month, NCOC permitted PCB to accommodate a packed house for the Super League matches.

The first phase of the PSL 7 will take place in Karachi, with league matches moving to Lahore on February 10.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced a discount offer on Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7’s tickets for first-class and general enclosure. 

According to the details, online tickets sale for the much-anticipated PSL 7 started on Tuesday from 3 pm. In first phase, tickets for first seven matches will be sold out.

To engage more fans, PCB has given a discount offer till January 17. Fans can buy tickets from cricket.bookme.pk. The first-leg of 15 matches will be played in Karachi from 27 January to 7 February, while the remaining 19 matches will be held in Lahore from 10-27 February.

The fans, upon submitting their immunisation certificates, can purchase as many as six tickets on one CNIC. Fans will have to select HBL PSL icon/match/enclosure/seat after entering CNIC name and number. Payments can be made using Easypaisa/JazzCash/ credit card/Nift options. Bookme.pk helpline number is 03137786888.

All fans can attend the matches and enjoy the engagement in and around the venues that will be introduced to enhance fan enjoyment and experience. However, fans over the age of 12 need to be fully vaccinated.

All ticket-holders will also have to display their immunisation certificates and CNIC at the time of entering the venues.

The ticket prices for the 27 January tournament opener between Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans at the National Stadium, which will take place following the curtain-raiser ceremony, have been fixed at PKR2,500 for VIP enclosure, PKR2,000 for premium enclosure, PKR1,500 for first-class enclosure and PKR500 for general enclosure.

For the 27 February final at the Gaddafi Stadium, ticket prices have been set at PKR4,000 for VIP enclosure, PKR3,000 for premium enclosure, PKR2,500 for first-class enclosure and PKR1,500 for general enclosure. Ticket prices for the other three play-offs scheduled for 23, 24 and 25 February have been locked at PKR3,000 for VIP enclosure, PKR2,500 for premium enclosure, PKR2,000 for first-class enclosure and PKR1,000 for general enclosure.

For Monday-Thursday league stage matches, ticket prices have been set at PKR2,000 for VIP enclosure, PKR1,750 for premium enclosure, PKR1,250 for first-class enclosure and PKR250 for general enclosure. Ticket prices for single-headers from Friday-Sunday are PKR2,500 for VIP enclosure, PKR2,000 for premium enclosure, PKR1,500 for first-class enclosure and PKR500 for general enclosure.

For the six double-headers (three each in Karachi and Lahore), the PCB has fixed ticket prices at PKR3,000 for VIP enclosure, PKR2,500 for premium enclosure, PKR2,000 for first-class enclosure and PKR1,000 for general enclosure.

For the Gaddafi Stadium, fans can also purchase tickets for Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis Enclosures, which have been reserved as Hospitality Stands. Price for these Enclosures range from PKR4,000 to PKR7,000, depending on the day and match.

Enclosure categories:

National Stadium – Fazal Mahmood, Hanif Mohammad, Javed Miandad, (VIP enclosure), Imran Khan, Quaid, Wasim Akram (premium enclosure), Asif Iqbal, Intikhab Alam, Iqbal Qasim, Mohammad Brothers, Nasimul Ghani (first-class enclosures), and Majid Khan, Waqar Hasan, Wasim Bari, Zaheer Abbas (general enclosure)

Gaddafi Stadium – Fazal Mahmood, Imran Khan (VIP enclosure), Rajas and Saeed Anwar (premium enclosure), Abdul Qadir, AH Kardar, Javed Miandad and Sarfraz Nawaz (first-class enclosure) and Hanif Mohammad, Imtiaz Ahmed, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Majid Khan, Nazars, Quaid, Saeed Ahmad, Zaheer Abbas (general enclosure).

Important Ticketing Terms and Conditions

• Individuals above the age of 12 years must be fully vaccinated

• Valid vaccination certificates must be shown at the time of purchase and when gaining access to the stadium

• Wearing of masks is mandatory

• Anyone violating bio secure protocols shall be liable to be evicted out of the stadium

• Anyone who engages in any act or speech towards any player, referee or any other official in a manner which offend or insults that other person on the basis of that person’s race, religion, color or ethnic origin shall be liable to be evicted out of the stadium

• If play is washed out without the toss having taken place a 100 per cent refund is claimable.

• If play does not take place at the ground on the day for which this ticket is valid, a 100 per cent ticket refund will be claimable

• If play is restricted to less than five overs in one innings, a 75 per cent ticket refund will be claimable.

• If play is restricted to five completed overs but less than 10 overs cumulative a 50 per cent refund is claimable

• If a cumulative of 10 overs or above take place in a Match no refund will be claimable

• For the avoidance of doubt, if 10 or more overs cumulative are played in a Match, then no refund will be claimable

• The PCB reserves the right to change ticket prices at its sole discretion based on any government directives and/or NCOC guidelines or instructions relating to crowd attendances at the venue(s)

READ: PCB considering hosting PSL 7 at single venue following COVID-19 chaos

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) considering various prospects for hosting the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as per the schedule; following rising COVID-19 cases in the country.

According to sources, PCB is considering hosting the PSL 7 at a single location. As a result, Lahore is more likely to host the super league.

The event might alternatively start in Lahore and conclude in Karachi, as has been suggested. According to reports, the Sindh government is also in favour of the PSL commencing in Lahore.

PCB is also in contact with the governments over the growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and the rising cases across the country.

READ: PCB chairman leads high-profile meeting for PSL 7 preparations in Lahore

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja headed a meeting with security officials here on Monday to discuss possible plans to host the second half of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. 

The meeting was attended by top security officials of the province alongside PSL’s director Salman Naseer. During the meeting, security during the matches and facilities for fans were on top.

Security officials ensured foolproof security during the matches whereas PCB plans to do different things for fans engagement inside and outside of the stadium.

Earlier, the PCB chairman emphasized building fan engagement booths across different centers. These booths will entertain fans during the matches.

PSL 7 will start in Karachi from January 27 with defending champions Multan Sultans taking on Karachi Kings in the opening match. The league will move to Lahore on February 10 followed by Grand Finale on February 27.

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