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KARACHI: The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee Najam Sethi met injured pacer Shahnawaz Dahani on Saturday and inquired about his health.

Right-arm pacer Dahani, who was poised to represent Multan Sultans in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight had an early exit from the extravaganza after sustaining an injury to his right-hand finger.

Following the injury, the young right-arm pacer was ruled out of the PSL 8 and his counterpart Mohammad Ilyas was called up to the Sultans’ squad for the remainder of the marquee league.

Meanwhile, the chairman of the PCB management committee met the injured pacer in the team hotel on Saturday to inquire about his health and also wished him a speedy recovery.

Taking to Twitter, the PCB shared the footage of the meeting.

“Chairman of the PCB Management Committee, Mr Najam Sethi met [Shahnawaz Dahani] in Karachi and inquired about his health following his finger injury,” wrote PCB.

Chairman of the PCB Management Committee, Mr Najam Sethi met @ShahnawazDahani in Karachi and inquired about his health following his finger injury. pic.twitter.com/7FdwSIwh1e

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 18, 2023

 

It is pertinent to mention that Dahani’s Sultans are currently leading the PSL 8 points table with four points after three matches, followed by Islamabad United.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday confirmed that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight would continue as scheduled in Karachi despite the KPO attack.

Following a heartwrenching attack on the Karachi police chief’s office on Friday evening, uncertainty surrounded the future of the extravaganza in the largest city.

However, the PCB has confirmed that the ongoing league will continue as per plan as the incident was “an isolated one” and was “unrelated to cricket”.

“The HBL PSL 8 will continue as planned after it has been established and confirmed that Friday’s incident was an isolated one, which was unrelated to cricket. We have been working very closely with all stakeholders, including the local and foreign security experts, who have provided assurances and comfort that the event can proceed as there was no threat to cricket,” said PCB Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi.

“The PCB takes the safety and security of all those involved in the HBL PSL 8 very seriously. To ensure no stone is left unturned, Presidential-level security has been provided to the teams and officials. These unprecedented arrangements are similar to what were in place for international matches that have been highly praised and appreciated by the visiting teams and officials.

“The PCB remains committed to providing complete safety and security to all the participants and, as always, will continue to work very closely with the security experts and law enforcing agencies to ensure the players and officials are comfortable and being well looked after so that they can enjoy their stay in Pakistan and continue to entertain the fans and followers with their cricketing skills and talent.”

Consequently, the home side Karachi Kings will take on Quetta Gladiators at National Bank Cricket Arena at 7 PM with both sides to field full-strength contingents.

It is pertinent to mention that the National Bank Cricket Arena will host seven more PSL 8 matches till February 26 before the action shifts to Rawalpindi and here.

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MULTAN: Mohammad Rizwan and Rilee Rossouw struck magnificent half-centuries amid Multan Sultans’ 210/3 before Usama Mir-led bowling attack bundled Peshawar Zalmi on 154 to claim a dominating 56-run victory in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

Set to chase a mammoth 211, Zalmi bundled out for 154 in the 19th over despite a quickfire half-century by young batter Saim Ayub.

The visitors got off to a flying start with young opener Mohammad Haris charging on Sultans’ bowlers but Ihsanullah dented Zalmi’s march on the first delivery of his spell as he trapped Babar Azam in his legs, who could manage just nine with the bat.

Haris then kept on charging on the bowlers despite an early blow and received equal support from Saim as the pair added brisk 47 runs for 26 deliveries before a mix-up between the wickets brought an end to Haris’ impressive knock.

The wicketkeeper batter scored 40 off just 23 deliveries with the help of a boundary and four sixes.

Zalmi then lost another wicket in quick succession as Usama removed in-form Tom Kohler-Cadmore on just three and forced Zalmi to slip to 95/1 in the 11th over.

Rovman Powell then partnered briefly with Saim as the duo took Zalmi to 130 before Asif Afridi broke the budding partnership by removing the former on 23.

Powell’s dismissal triggered a frustrating collapse with Saim also perishing briefly after amassing his half-century before eventually bundling out on 154 in the 19th over.

Saim remained the top-scorer for the Zalmi with a quickfire 53 off 37 deliveries including three boundaries and as many sixes.

Usama and Ihsanullah led the bowling attack for the Sultans with three wickets each while Abbas had two.

Put into bat first, the home side Sultans took on the hapless Zalmi bowling attack and amassed a mammoth 210/3 in their set of 20 overs at the back of brilliant half-centuries by Rizwan and Rossouw.

The home side had a decent start to their innings as their opening pair of Shan Masood and Rizwan provided a solid foundation for a big total with a gritty 54-run partnership.

Masood, who was struggling to score freely finally perished in the eighth over while attempting to play a lap sweep off Salman Irshad but ended up nicking the ball straight to wicketkeeper Mohammad Haris. He could score 20 off 25 deliveries.

Following Masood’s dismissal, Rizwan partnered strongly with Rossouw and added another vital partnership for his side and scored his second half-century of the ongoing season before falling to Sufiyan Muqeem in the 14th over.

The right-handed batter scored 66 off 42 deliveries, laced with nine boundaries and a six.

Following Rizwan’s dismissal, Rossouw launched an onslaught on Zalmi’s bowlers as he scored a quickfire 75 off just 36 deliveries including 12 boundaries and two sixes.

Following his dismissal in the 19th over, his countrymate David Miller (23) and Kieron Pollard (15) carried the momentum in the final over and sealed 19 runs off it to power Sultans to a mammoth total.

Irshad led the bowling attack for Zalmi with two wickets while Muqeem could pick one.

KARACHI: Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) most-followed franchise Karachi Kings on Friday, held an optional training session ahead of their home clash against Quetta Gladiators, scheduled on Saturday.

According to the details, all-rounders Ben Cutting and James Fuller alongside pacers Ifran Khan Niazi and Aamer Yamin partook in the Kings’ optional training session, under the supervision of head coach Johan Botha.

Meanwhile, batting coach Ravi Bopara and assistant coach Michael Smith were also present in the Kings’ optional training session.

It is pertinent to mention that the Kings will take on Sarfaraz Ahmed-led Gladiators in their third PSL 8 fixture on Saturday here at National Bank Cricket Arena.

The Kings are yet to taste the triumph in the ongoing PSL 8 and will be eyeing to end the jinx against Gladiators, who, are also searching for the maiden triumph in this year’s extravaganza.

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MULTAN: Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Multan Sultans in the fifth match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

PLAYING XIs

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Shan Masood, Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, Kieron Pollard, Khushdil Shah, Carlos Brathwaite, Usama Mir, Sameen Gul, Abbas Afridi, Ihsanullah.

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, James Neesham, Rovman Powell, Wahab Riaz, Khurram Shahzad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Salman Irshad.

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches-11, Multan Sultans-8, Peshawar Zalmi-3

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday gave a major relief to young cricket fans as the ticket prices for the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight matches here have been reduced by 50 percent for those under the age of 18.

According to the details, the discount is only valid for the league matches, scheduled to be held here and only one ticket can be bought on each B-Form.

“To provide young cricket fans an opportunity to see the cricket stars in action up close, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to provide 50 per cent discount to those under the age of 18 for the HBL Pakistan Super League 8 matches in Karachi,” stated PCB.

“This discount is applicable for all matches and one ticket can be bought on a B-Form. Each child will be required to bring their B-Form, on which they have bought the ticket, to enter the stadium.

“This discount is part of the PCB’s efforts to continue to inspire the next generation to take up the sport.”

It is pertinent to mention that the National Bank Cricket Arena here will host a total of nine PSL 8 matches including the much-anticipated clash between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars on Sunday (February 19).

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KARACHI: Islamabad United batters Colin Munro and Azam Khan bolstered the touring side to seal a comprehensive four-wicket victory over Karachi Kings in the fourth match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

Set to chase 174, Islamabad United completed the run chase in the 19th over for the loss of six wickets with Munro leading the way for the visitors with a brisk half-century.

Earlier, the United had a dismal start to the run chase as the side lost both their openers Hassan Nawaz (7) and Paul Stirling (4) for a combined score of mere 21 runs in the fifth over.

Following the slump, Munro anchored the run chase with a gritty 59-run partnership with Rassie van der Dussen (31) before the latter perished in the 10th over to Kings’ skipper Imad Wasim.

Munro then put on yet another vital partnership with wicketkeeper batter Azam Khan and put the United in command as the pair raised 56 runs in just 32 deliveries before a mix-up between the wicket resulted in Munro walking back to the pavilion.

The left-handed batter top-scored for the United with 58 off 28 deliveries including five boundaries and four sixes.

Azam, on the other hand, kept United in control with belligerent hitting before finally perishing in the 16th over after scoring a 28-ball 44 that featured six boundaries and a six.

Faheem Ashraf’s cameo of 14 runs after Azam’s dismissal and Tom Curran’s unbeaten 10 made sure the United sailed through in their first match of the PSL 8.

Mohammad Amir and Muhammad Musa bagged two wickets each for the Kings, while Imad could make one scalp.

Put into bat first, the Kings accumulated a mammoth 173/7 in their allotted 20 overs at the back of a magnificent half-century by Haider Ali.

The home side got off to a shaky start as they lost their opener James Vince (4) cheaply for a mere five runs in the first over.

Following the early setback, Haider put on a gritty second-wicket partnership with Sharjeel Khan and anchored the innings.

The duo added 77 runs for the stand before Curran removed Sharjeel to hand United a much-needed breakthrough. The left-handed batter scored 34 off 26 deliveries with the help of four boundaries and a six.

Haider, on the other hand, continued to dominate the United bowlers and soon brought up his fifty in 38 deliveries amid his vital partnership with Matthew Wade (18) for the third wicket.

The right-handed young batter then could not manage to stretch his outstanding knock and fell victim to Faheem Ashraf in the 15th over.

He top-scored for the Kings with 59 off 45 balls, laced with seven boundaries and two sixes.

Haider’s dismissal triggered a frustrating collapse which resulted in the Kings slipping to 125/5 in the 16th over.

The brief collapse, however, did not bother the Kings’ march towards a competitive total as the side managed to raise a decent total on the board; courtesy of significant cameos from Irfan Khan Niazi (19) and James Fuller (12) at the death.

For the United, Rumman Raees, Mohammad Wasim Jr and Curran bagged two wickets each while Faheem could pick one.

KARACHI: Islamabad United batters Colin Munro and Azam Khan bolstered the touring side to seal a comprehensive four-wicket victory over Karachi Kings in the fourth match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

IU 178/6 (18.2 Overs)

Shoaib Malik to bowl the 19th

IU 171/6 (18 Overs)

Amir comes to bowl his last

IU 157/5 (17 Overs)

Imad comes back to bowl his last

IU 151/5 (16 Overs)

15.6: Azam Khan tried to whip the full ball to midwicket and connected quite well. But fired it straight to Haider Ali, who took a regulation catch at the fence.

Musa comes back

IU 137/4 (15 Overs)

Fuller replaces Amir

IU 128/3 (14 Overs)

Tye replaces Musa

IU 114/3 (13 Overs)

Amir comes back into the attack

IU 109/3 (12 Overs)

Musa replaces Imad

IU 94/3 (11 Overs)

Tye replaces Fuller

IU 83/3 (10 Overs)

Imad continues

IU 79/2 (9 Overs)

Fuller continues

IU 65/2 (8 Overs)

Imad replaces Tye

IU 60/2 (7 Overs)

James Fuller comes into the attack

IU 45/2 (6 Overs)

Andrew Tye comes to bowl his first

IU 35/2 (5 Overs)

4.1: Musa undoes Stirling with an in-swinging yorker. Stirling was looking to heave it away, but misread the length and hit on the pads. The ball would have crashed into the middle.

Musa continues

IU 21/1 (4 Overs)

Amir continues

IU 14/1 (3 Overs)

Musa comes to bowl his first

IU 8/1 (2 Overs)

Mohammad Amir to bowl from the other end

IU 4/0 (1 Over)

Paul Stirling and Hasan Nawaz come out to bat for the United. Imad Wasim to bowl the first over.

KARACHI KINGS vs ISLAMABAD UNITED (2nd INNINGS)

KARACHI: Karachi Kings’ top-order batter Haider Ali struck a magnificent half-century and powered his side to pile 173/7 against Islamabad United in the fourth match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

KK 173/7 (20 Overs)

Rumman to bowl the final over

KK 163/6 (19 Overs)

Curran to bowl the 19th

KK 145/5 (18 Overs)

Wasim Jr comes to bowl his last

KK 132/5 (17 Overs)

Curran replaces Faheem

KK 126/5 (16 Overs)

15.5: Banged in short, was just a shade outside off, which meant Imad had to fetch it. Gets the pull out but hits it hard straight to Asif Ali at midwicket.

15.4: Short of a length ball around the hips. Wade looks for a pull, but can only get a glove on it and Azam dives to his right to complete a good catch.

Wasim Jr comes back

KK 121/3 (15 Overs)

14.4: Slower ball into the surface. Haider was a bit early into his shot, gets it off the bottom of his bat and Rassie van der Dussen takes a simple catch.

Faheem replaces Rumman

KK 115/2 (14 Overs)

Shadab comes to bowl his last

KK 105/2 (13 Overs)

Raees replaces Curran

KK 97/2 (12 Overs)

Shadab comes again

KK 84/2 (11 Overs)

Curran replaces Faheem

KK 81/1 (10 Overs)

Shadab continues

KK 68/1 (9 Overs)

Faheem continues

KK 63/1 (8 Overs)

Shadab Khan comes into the attack

KK 59/1 (7 Overs)

Faheem replaces Curran

KK 55/1 (6 Overs)

Wasim Jr continues

KK 42/1 (5 Overs)

Tom Curran comes to bowl his first

KK 26/1 (4 Overs)

Mohammad Wasim Jr comes into the attack

KK 18/1 (3 Overs)

Rumman continues

KK 15/1 (2 Overs)

Faheem Ashraf to bowl from the other end

KK 5/1 (1 Over)

0.6: Vince looked to clip it over midwicket, but the ball shapes into the right-hander and pierces through the gap between bat and pad.

James Vince and Sharjeel Khan come out to bat for the Kings. Rumman Raees to bowl the first over.

KARACHI KINGS VS ISLAMABAD UNITED (1st INNINGS)

KARACHI: Islamabad United have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Karachi Kings in the fourth match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

PLAYING XIs

Islamabad United: Hasan Nawaz, Paul Stirling, Colin Munro, Rassie van der Dussen, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Tom Curran, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Rumman Raees

Karachi Kings: James Vince, Sharjeel Khan, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim (c), Matthew Wade, Irfanullah Niazi, James Fuller, Andrew Tye, Mohammad Amir, Musa Khan.

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches-18, Islamabad United-12, Karachi Kings-6

KARACHI: Islamabad United have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Karachi Kings in the fourth match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

PLAYING XIs

Islamabad United: Hasan Nawaz, Paul Stirling, Colin Munro, Rassie van der Dussen, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Tom Curran, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Rumman Raees

Karachi Kings: James Vince, Sharjeel Khan, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim (c), Matthew Wade, Irfanullah Niazi, James Fuller, Andrew Tye, Mohammad Amir, Musa Khan.

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches-18, Islamabad United-12, Karachi Kings-6

KARACHI: The Special Security Unit (SSU) upon the instruction of Deputy Inspector in General (DIG) Security Dr Maqsood Ahmed will make special arrangements for the families of martyred policemen to watch the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight matches.

According to the details, the families of the martyred policemen will now be able to watch the PSL 8 matches at the National Bank Cricket Arena here and will be brought to the stadium in special SSU buses.

DIG Security Dr Maqsood stated that the cause behind the initiative is to pay tribute to those policemen who lost their lives for the sake of national integrity.

“The aim of the initiative is to pay tribute to the police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty,” said Dr Maqsood.

“The purpose of bringing families and children to the stadium is to make them feel that the department is standing by their side and this initiative will also provide moments of happiness to the family of the martyrs,” he added.

It is pertinent to mention that the home side Karachi Kings will take on Islamabad United in today’s PSL 8 clash today.

The Kings will be eyeing to bounce back after a narrow two-run defeat against Peshawar Zalmi with a triumph over the United, who on the other end, will start their PSL 8 campaign today.

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