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KARACHI: Former champions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) – Quetta Gladiators announced that the star all-rounder Shahid Afridi will be available for selection for the side’s fixture tonight against Islamabad United.

The star all-rounder, who was out of action due to COVID-19 has now joined the training camp of the 2019 champions. According to the franchise, Shahid will now be available for selection for tonight’s clash with the United.

Furthermore, the English batter – James Vince will also be available for tonight’s match, while his countryman Jason Roy will be available after the completion of the mandatory isolation period.

On the other hand, the mentor of the Gladiators Sir Vivian Richards will be present in the team’s dugout in tonight’s match.

It is worth mentioning here that the Gladiators have played three matches so far in PSL 7 and could only manage to win one game.

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s star all-rounder – Shahid Afridi, who is set to represent Quetta Gladiators in the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has been recovered from COVID-19 and will enter the bio-secure bubble tomorrow.

Shahid, who was previously asymptomatic has recovered from the widely spread, the star all-rounder will now enter the bio-secure bubble tomorrow where he will undergo another three-day isolation period to be able to join the squad.

Afridi went home earlier this week after sustaining a back injury and also his contraction to the virus.

It is worth mentioning here that the Gladiators have played two matches in the PSL 7 so far and have managed to win one. Furthermore, the 2019 champions are set to lock horns with the defending champions and the table-toppers Multan Sultans at National Stadium Karachi today; eyeing the top position.

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s star all-rounder – Shahid Afridi, who is set to represent Quetta Gladiators in the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has tested positive for the widely spread virus, here on Thursday.

The 2019 PSL champions – Gladiators faced a major setback ahead of their first match tomorrow, as the experienced all-rounder Shahid has contracted the widely spread virus.

Following his contraction, the star all-rounder will quarantine at home following Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) protocols.

Taking to Twitter, the star all-rounder confirmed his contraction to the widely spread virus.

https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/1486664556143431680

He will then be reintegrated into the squad after seven days of quarantine and a negative test.

Earlier, Shahid also suffered a back injury during the Gladiators’ practice session and was already doubtful to compete in the initial matches of the marquee event.

It is worth mentioning here that the Gladiators will start their PSL 7 campaign tomorrow against the former champions – Peshawar Zalmi at National Stadium Karachi.

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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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LAHORE: All six franchises have completed their 18-member squad for upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). 

The league’s new edition will be held between January 27 to February 27 in Karachi and Lahore.

Here’re all six squads for PSL 7

KARACHI KINGS: Babar Azam, Imad Wasim, Chris Jordan, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Amir, Joe Clarke, Sharjeel Khan, Aamer Yamin, Umaid Asif, Tom Abell, Rohail Nazir, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Ilyas, Faisal Akram, Qasim Akram, Talha Ahsan, Romario Shepherd

LAHORE QALADARS: Fakhar Zaman, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, Abdullah Shafique, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, David Wiese, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Dean Foxcroft, Sohail Akhtar, Zeeshan Ashraf, Ahmed Daniyal, Zaman Khan, Maaz Khan, Samit Patel, Syed Faridoun Mehmood

ISLAMABAD UNITED: Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Hasan Ali, Marchant De Lange, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Akhlaq, Reece Topley, Danish Aziz, Zafar Gohar, Paul Stirling, Mubasir Khan, Mohammad Zeeshan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ather Mehmood

PESHAWAR ZALMI: Hazratullah Zazai, Liam Livingstone, Kamran Akmal, Wahab Riaz, Shoaib Malik, Sherfane Rutherford, Haider Ali, Usman Qadir, Saqib Mahmood, Hussain Talat, Salman Irshad, Arshad Iqbal, Sameen Gul, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sirajuddin, Mohammad Amir Khan, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Haris

QUETTA GLADIATORS: Jason Roy, James Vince, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shahid Afridi, James Faulkner, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Umar Akmal, Sohail Tanvir, Ben Duckett, Khurram Shehzad, Naveenul Haq, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Mohammad Ashar Qureshi, Noor Ahmad, Ahsan Ali

MULTAN SULTANS: Tim David, Mohammad Rizwan, Rilee Rossouw, Shan Masood, Khushdil Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Odean Smith, Sohaib Maqsood, Imran Tahir, Rumman Raees, Asif Afridi, Anwar Ali, Rovman Powell, Imran Khan Sr, Abbas Afridi, Aamer Azmat, Blessing Muzarabani, Ihsanullah

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s former captain Shahid Afridi has joined Quetta Gladiators for Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, which would be his farewell season.

Afridi, who was part of defending champions Multan Sultans, has joined Gladiators to play his farewell edition.

The star all-rounder shared that he is excited to be a part of Gladiators.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Quetta Gladiators, a team that has had a roller-coaster journey in recent years despite winning the title in 2019. After my success with Peshawar Zalmi in 2017, it is my desire and wish to end my PSL career with another PSL trophy,” he said in a PCB released statement.

“PSL is an event that encourages and inspires a player to give his very best. I will use the same motivation to help my team and put up performances that can help us achieve our event objectives,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, England’s James Vince has also been traded to Gladiators, whereas Sultans will take extra Diamond and Silver round picks.

Iftikhar Ahmed also became Gladiators after representing Islamabad United for a couple of seasons. Iftikhar has switched with Azam Khan who will represent United this time around.

Iftikhar confessed that leaving the United was a difficult call, but he is confident about his future in T20 cricket, which is primarily linked to Pakistan Cricket.

“It has been a difficult decision to move from United, but, looking ahead to my future in T20 cricket that is linked to the Pakistan team, I thought this was the best move,” he shared.

“I am thrilled to be rejoining Shahid Afridi at Gladiators after 2017, when we last played together in PSL,” he concluded.

It must be noted here that PSL Draft 2022 will take place on Sunday, 12 December, at the High-Performance Centre in Lahore.

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Abu Dhabi: Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators will return to Pakistan tonight after exit from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six.
Both sides were unable to qualify for the playoffs. Gladiators will reach Karachi at 2.00 am while Qalandars will fly from Abu Dhabi around midnight. Both teams will arrive in Pakistan on a commercial flight.
Meanwhile, players part of the Green Shirts for the tour of England will stay in Abu Dhabi.
It must be noted that round-robin games in PSL 6 have been concluded. Islamabad United, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings qualified for the final four.
United and Sultans will take on first at 6.00 pm in Qualifier 1 while Zalmi and Kings to face each other in Eliminator.

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ABU DHABI: West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell is ruled out from today’s 19th contest of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 6 between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi. 
Gladiators, who are already in a do-or-die situation in the tournament, will be suffering from this blow today against Zalmi. Russell was hit by Musa Khan’s bouncer on his jaws during yesterday’s match.
The cricketer was replaced by young Naseem Shah as a concussion replacement last night.
It must be noted here that Gladiators are at last position on the pints table with just a win in six matches. Now, they have to win all of their next four matches in order to remain in the race of playoffs.

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Abu Dhabi: Quetta Gladiators captain Sarfaraz Ahmed emphasized that his side will be playing in a must-win situation as they restart Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six campaign.
2019 PSL champions will take on Islamabad United tonight in the 18th match of the season. Gladiators are at the bottom of the points table with two points.
“We are already behind on the table and cannot afford any more defeats. If we want to make it to knockout stage we have to win each match from here on so it is all to play for in Abu Dhabi. We have to put in the best in every department of the game to stay in the competition,” Sarfaraz said while talking to reporters in a virtual presser.
Sarfaraz identified that the side has to improve their bowling and fielding. “Yes we had a horrendous run in Karachi when our game plan went haywire, particularly our fielding. That is surely one area we’ve been working on diligently,” he added.
Wicketkeeper-batsman opined that every individual knows his role and won’t repeat their previous mistakes.
“Every member of the team is capable of delivering and making the best use of his abilities. What we want from our batsmen is to stay at the wicket and make sure that there are enough wickets to go for a kill in the later part of the 20 overs. And when it comes to restricting opponents we should make the best of our bowling abilities,” he maintained.

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Karachi: Hard-hitting batsman Azam Khan, who represents the Quetta Gladiators in the PSL, says he practices hitting 100 sixes a day.
The 22-year-old Azam has been named in the Pakistan T20I squad for England and West Indies tours. He talked exclusively to ARY News where he revealed his practice regime.
“My practice is quite different. Three days of hitting while three days of maneuvering the ball. In practice, I try to hit 100 sixes in a day,” Azam said.

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“If I hit 100 in nets, I’ll be able to hit 10 to 20 in a match,” he added.
Azam said that he was being criticized heavily a year ago, however, now he has been praised for his batting.
“I was criticized a lot a year ago but when an individual works hard, people are bound to praise. I feel motivated now and try to meet the expectations of the fans,” he added.

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