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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: 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.

READ: PSL 7: PCB to embark breast and childhood cancer awareness initiatives

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.

READ: Twitter lauds PSL 7 official anthem ‘Agay Dekh’

KARACHI: Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise – Peshawar Zalmi has replaced Kamran Akmal and Arshad Iqbal with Imam Ul Haq and Ammad Butt for the upcoming seventh edition of the PSL.

According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Kamran and Arshad have been replaced following their contraction to the COVID-19.

PSL Technical Committee, who met on Monday, discussed the matters relating to the PCB’s marquee event.

As per the outcomes of the meeting, the committee has allowed the Zalmi to add Imam and Ammad to their line-up. Imam, who was previously not included in the pool of reserved players was also added by the committee after the meeting.

Apart from Imam, Omair Bin Yousuf also got his name in the reserved pool of players.

The committee also decided to permit as many as 20 players for each team at any given time. Players replaced, will also be allowed to rejoin their teams after seeking approval from the technical committee.

It is worth mentioning here, that the seventh edition of the PSL is set to commence on January 27 with Multan Sultans taking on Karachi Kings in the league’s opener.

READ: PSL 7’s official anthem ‘Agay Dekh’ released

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.

READ: Preparations in full swing at National Stadium for 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.

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LAHORE: With the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is just around the corner, the PSL dropped the first look of the official anthem on Sunday for the forthcoming edition, featuring Atif Aslam and Aima Baig.

Taking to TikTok, the PSL shared the teaser of the anthem ‘Agay Dekh’.

@thepsl

Agay dekh. #HBLPSL7 Anthem teaser. #AgayDekh #LevelHai #khelegapakistan

♬ original sound – The PSL official

The teaser of the anthem left the fans in excitement, while PSL also hinted that the full song will be released soon.

It is apropos to mention here that the PSL 7 will kick off on January 27 with the defending champions Multan Sultans locking horns with the 2020 champions – Karachi Kings in the curtain-raiser at National Stadium Karachi.

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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.

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