LAHORE: The 2022 and 2023 editions of the HBL Pakistan Super League will be available in High Definition on A Sports and PTV Sports in Pakistan after the Pakistan Cricket Board signed TV broadcast agreement with the local sport channels.
The consortium of ARY and PTV had submitted the highest bid at the aggregated fee of PKR4,350,786,786 – 50 per cent more than the last cycle – to secure the two-year-long home TV broadcast rights through a robust and transparent bidding process on 23 December.
PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja: “I want to congratulate ARY, PTV, the Pakistan Cricket Board and the franchises on this historic deal.
“HBL PSL has become a national identity and it attracts fans towards it. The fans have provided their unconditional support to the brand of HBL PSL as it is evident whenever matches take place with how they flock the stadia to support it. HBL PSL is not only popular amongst the fans in Pakistan but also in expats, and fans, from every walk of life, want to associate themselves with this league.
“It is an unprecedented moment as the price we have gotten for these rights is unmatched. This is a testimony to how big of a brand the HBL PSL has become and the fact that our national team has been on a roll has also contributed to it. This is truly a historic moment.
“Our national cricketers have now become household names, not only in Pakistan but at the international arena as well. I have always emphasised that the HBL PSL is an opportunity for our cricketers to grow as it presents them a platform to play with the foreign players, from whom they learn, and earn more.”
The seventh edition of the HBL PSL will be played between 27 January and 27 February in Karachi and Lahore. The action will begin at National Stadium, Karachi where the first 15 matches will take place. On 10 February, the league will move to Gaddafi Stadium.
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed the COO of the cricket board – Salman Naseer as the director of the upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
With the preparations of the upcoming PSL 7 in full flow, PCB has decided to appoint Naseer as the director of the tournament, sources claimed.
The event will kick off on January 27 at Karachi’s National Stadium. Whereas, on February 27, Gaddafi Stadium will host the final of the tournament.
It’s worth mentioning that all of the teams bolstered their squads for PSL 7 yesterday by acquiring additional players in the supplementary category and making partial replacement calls in the mini-draft.
READ: Teams strengthen their squads for PSL 7
KARACHI: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has decided to not allow their centrally contracted players in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, slated to start from January 27 here at National Stadium.
CSA’s Director Cricket, Graeme Smith confirmed to ESPNcricinfo, that reports, related to their players’ non-availability for PSL 2022, are true.
“It is true that contracted members of the proteas team had their NOCs for the PSL 7 refused due to the Proteas international schedule and domestic competitions which must always be prioritised,” Smith was quoted saying.
“With an away tour to New Zealand and a home tour against Bangladesh, our contracted players have to be available for their national team duties first and foremost. The same applies with regard to our domestic franchise tournaments which will be starting up soon,
“If and when opportunities in other international T20 tournaments arise and the timings and fixtures do not clash with our own, CSA will happily approve NOCs, as we have always done in the past,” he added.
As a result of this decision, no South African player was picked up by franchises in replacement, and additional players draft that took place on Friday.
Only three South African players including Marchant de Lange, Imran Tahir and Rilee Rossouw are part of PSL 7 squads and three of them are not centrally contracted by CSA.
LAHORE: All teams strengthen their squads for Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 by picking additional players in the supplementary category and making partial replacement calls.
The tournament is all set to start on January 27 at National Stadium Karachi. The final will be played here at Gaddafi Stadium on February 27.
Picks
Islamabad United – In supplementary round: Musa Khan and Zahir Khan (Silver). In replacement round: Mohammad Huraira (Emerging) in place of Zeesham Zameer
Karachi Kings – In supplementary round: Sahibzada Farhan and Jordan Thompson (both Silver). In replacement round: Mohammad Taha Khan (Emerging) in place of Qasim Akram. Reserved their pick for Tom Abell.
Lahore Qalandars – In supplementary round: Mohammad Imran Randhawa and Akif Javed (both Silver). In replacement round: Ben Dunk (Gold) in place of Phil Salt
Multan Sultans – In supplementary round: David Willey (Diamond), Rizwan Hussain (Silver). In replacement round: Johnson Charles for Johnson Charles and Dominic Drakes (both Silver) for Rovman Powell
Peshawar Zalmi – In supplementary round: Mohammad Umer (Emerging). Reserved their replacement pick
Quetta Gladiators – In supplementary round: Ghulam Mudassar (Emerging). In replacement round: Luke Wood in for Naveen-ul-Haq, Will Smeed in for James Vince and Ali Imran (all Silver) in for Noor Ahmad, Shimron Hetmyer (Diamond) in for Jason Roy
LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) supplementary and replacement draft will take place on Saturday evening through a virtual session, PSL confirmed in a press release.
According to the PSL, each franchise will pick two players with a maximum of one foreign player in the supplementary draft. The franchises will also partially replace fourteen players who will not be available for the first few matches due to their other international commitments.
However, Quetta Gladiators will replace Afghanistan’s pacer – Naveen Ul Haq for the entire event after the fast bowler opted out of the event, while Tom Abell is doubtful to be available for the course of the league; following an injury.
Taking to Twitter, the PSL announced the schedule for the supplementary and replacement draft.
The PSL 7 will take place from January 27 to February 27. National Stadium Karachi will host 15 matches from 27 January to 7 February, while Gaddafi Stadium Lahore will hold matches from 10-27 February, including the four play-offs.
READ: Karachi Kings sign partnerships with Urban Sole, Bona Papa for PSL 7
KARACHI: A countdown clock for the upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been installed here outside the National Stadium.
According to the details, the countdown clock containing posters of star players has been installed outside National Stadium to officially kick off the preparations for the upcoming PSL season.
Posters of Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Hasan Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi can be seen with the clock. Also, a huge PSL trophy is alongside the clock.
The PSL 7 will start from January 27 in National Stadium and the final of the event is scheduled for February 27 in Lahore.
LAHORE: All-rounder Faheem Ashraf shared that he voted for his friend and teammate Hasan Ali in Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) annual awards which will happen virtually today at 6pm.
In a press conference here on Monday, Faheem praised PCB for acknowledging cricketers’ performance annually.
“It is a great initiative by the PCB for acknowledging players’ performance annually. It really boosts confidence of individuals to do more,” he said.
“My vote is for Hasan Ali as he has performed really well this year. Also, he is my good friend,” Faheem shared.
While talking about upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, Faheem said like fans, they are also excited.
“Every year, we get excited for PSL just like our fans. Its a big event which gives an opportunity to players. I will try my best to perform in this event,” he said.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Super League (PSL) 7 is just around the corner and preparations are in full swing to successfully host yet another mega event in the country.
Due to COVID-19 fear, teams were allowed to pick two additional players in their squads. Now, they will go for it in the supplementary category on January 6 and 7.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is busy finalising the COVID-19 protocols for the event.
Initial plan
25-30 extra players will be added in the bio-secure bubble to deal with positive cases during the event.
A team can play their match even after their eight players test COVID-19 positive
In case of ninth player’s positive test, the team will have an option to pick replacement from additional players pool available in the bio-secure bubble
COVID-19 positive cases will remain in isolation for 10 days
Only two teams at a time will be allowed to travel from Karachi to Lahore on a chartered flight
It must be noted here that the event is scheduled from January 27 to February 27 in Karachi and Lahore.
KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja led a high-profile meeting with the officials of Sindh government, district Administration officials and police here at the National Stadium on Tuesday.
The PCB chairman was briefed on the preparations for the upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), scheduled to start from January 27.
National Stadium’s management was also present during the meeting and they briefed the chairman on preparations for PSL 7. The discussion on opening ceremony of this year’s PSL is also on the cards of Ramiz’s Karachi tour.
Ramiz will also meet title sponsors of the PSL. He has also directed PCB’s marketing team to find a sponsor for PSL 7 anthem.
It must be noted here that Ramiz toured Karachi last week to meet businessmen. He also talked to Karachi media for the first time after becoming PCB chairman.
KARACHI: Quetta Gladiators’ skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed is confident to perform in the upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, scheduled to start from January 27 here at National Stadium.
Speaking to local media here on Monday, Sarfaraz said his job is to perform and he tries to make the most of every opportunity that comes to him.
“My job is to play cricket and not focus on what is happening. I try my best to grab my chance and perform,” he said.
“PSL is important for every player in Pakistan. So yes, it is important for me too and I am hopeful to make it big for me this time around,” he added.
When Sarfaraz was asked about the retirement decision of Hafeez, the former captain wishes him the best of luck. “I have played a lot of cricket with him [Hafeez]. He will be missed but my prayers are with him for his future,” Sarfaraz concluded.