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Sharjeel Khan named in Kingsmen squad for Top End T20 Series

The Chicago Kingsmen, one of the most consistent franchises in the USA’s Minor League Cricket, have named explosive Pakistani batter Sharjeel Khan in their 16-member squad for the upcoming Top End T20 Series 2025.

All-rounder Hammad Azam will lead the side, which includes big names such as hard-hitting opener Sharjeel Khan, pacer Ehsan Adil, and left-arm spinner Umer Khan.

All-rounder Hassan Khan, wicketkeeper Shayan Jahangir, and pacers Asif Mehmood and Ghulam Mudassar also make the cut.

Sharjeel, a seasoned campaigner for Pakistan, has represented the national team in 25 ODIs, 21 T20Is, and one Test.

Meanwhile, former Pakistan head coach Grant Bradburn will take charge as Kingsmen’s coach for the tour.

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The Top End T20 Series is set to be played in Darwin, Australia, from August 14 to 24.

The Kingsmen will open their campaign against Big Bash League (BBL) side Perth Scorchers at TIO Stadium on August 15, before facing Adelaide Strikers at the same venue on August 17.

Their next outings will be against Pakistan Shaheens at DXC Arena on August 19, ACT Comets on August 20, and NT Strike on August 21. They will wrap up the league stage against Hobart Hurricanes on August 23.

The semi-finals and final are set for August 24, while the tournament will get underway on August 14 with the Pakistan Shaheens taking on Bangladesh β€˜A’ at TIO Stadium.

Kingsmen squadΒ  for Top End T20 Series

Hammad Azam (c), Saad Ali, Hassan Khan, Sharjeel Khan, Scott Kuggeleijn, Ehsan Adil, Milind Kumar, Tajinder Singh, Nick Fletcher, Shayan Jahangir, Shehan Jayasuriya, Arya Kannantha, Umer Khan, Faraz Ali, Asif Mehmood, Ghulam Mudassar.

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WATCH: ‘Still needed’ Imad tells Sharjeel, Haider to continue practice

KARACHI: Karachi Kings’ captain Imad Wasim told Sharjeel Khan and Haider Ali, who were left out of the team during Sunday’s clash against Multan Sultans, not to lose hope and remain prepared for the opportunity that may come at any time in the Pakistan Super League season 8 remainder.

Karachi Kings sealed a sensational 66-run win against Sultans in their final home game yesterday to avenge their earlier loss to the side on the latter’s home soil.

Following their sensational win, skipper Imad delivered a dressing room speech in which he congratulated his team for the amazing victory, and also lifted the confidence of the dispirited players in the squad.

“Please do not give up” he requested Haider and Sharjeel. “The team might need you at any moment so keep practising,” he added.

He also thanked young pacer Mohammad Musa for his efforts in the game despite not bowling a single over on a spin-friendly surface.

“I still believe this is a champion side,” said the skipper in his post-match address, adding “Amir is going to be back (in the team) so there will be a lot of players who will not play so thank you so much for your support”


Dynamic opener Sharjeel was sidelined after the first three fixtures while uncapped Tayyab Tahir was given an opportunity in the side in place of Haider in the last game.

Tayyab proved his inclusion right with an astounding half-century on a tricky surface that saw Karachi Kings’ spinners dominating the Sultans’ batting lineup in the latter half of the game.

It is pertinent to mention here that the 2020 PSL Champions Kings will play Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi in their next encounter in Rawalpindi on March 1.

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‘I try to cash powerplay in T20s,’ Sharjeel on his approach as an opener

LAHORE: Left-handed aggressive Karachi Kings opener Sharjeel Khan opened up on his approach towards the batting powerplay in T20s ahead of the upcoming eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Kings’ Sharjeel, who is widely known for his ruthless attack with the bat on the opposition, thinks that the batting powerplay in T20 cricket is very crucial as it is pivotal in the outcome of the game.

“I believe 70 to 80 per cent of the match is defined by how the first six overs go. What I have learned over the years that a team which has the most boundaries wins the match, so I try to milk the first six overs,” Sharjeel was quoted saying in a statement released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday.

“I am also looking to lay a solid platform for my side and if I continue to bat after the completion of the first six overs then I look to make sure that I carry that momentum.

“It is important not to forget the basics and try to gauge the conditions. So usually, I do try to take four balls or an over as every day is a new day and conditions are different. Whether I am facing a spinner or a pacer, the plan remains the same, examine the conditions and then go for the attack and this often proves to be beneficial for the team as well.”

Notably, Sharjeel, since his return to the PSL in 2020 has been in Karachi Kings and has hit a boundary every 4.5 ball in the marquee league.

It is pertinent to mention that the much-anticipated PSL 8 will commence with a glittering opening ceremony in Multan on February 13. The home side Multan Sultans will take on defending champions Lahore Qalandars in the curtain raiser.

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Sharjeel among 21 probables shortlisted for New Zealand ODIs

LAHORE: The Men’s Interim National Selection Committee on Wednesday announced 21 probables for the home ODI series against New Zealand, left-handed batter Sharjeel Khan included.

The interim selection committee for the national men’s team under the leadership of former captain Shahid Afridi named 21 probables for the home ODI series against New Zealand, scheduled to take place from January 9 to 13 in Karachi.

Former captain and wicketkeeper batter Sarfaraz Ahmed, who marked his return to Test cricket after a gap of more than three years, has not been named among the set of players, while his Sindh teammate Sharjeel, who last donned the national jersey in the fifty-over format in 2017 was named among the 21 probables.

Besides Sharjeel, Shan Masood who last played an ODI in 2019 has also been named among the 21 announced players that also feature six uncapped players Abrar Ahmed, Ihsanullah, Aamer Jamal, Kamran Ghulam, Qasim Akram and Tayyab Tahir.

The final squad for the historic home ODI series will be announced following the conclusion of the ongoing Pakistan Cup and amid the second Test in Karachi, shared Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a press release.

“The selectors will announce the 16-player squad following the conclusion of the Pakistan Cup and during the second Test, which will also be played here from 2-6 January,” said PCB in a statement.

Meanwhile, Fakhar Zaman, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi (injured) and Zahid Mehmood, who were part of the squad for the ODI series against the Netherlands, have not been named in the probables list.

It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan will take on New Zealand in three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League matches, which will be played at National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi on January 9, 11 and 13 respectively.

PROBABLES:

Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafiq, Abrar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Ihsanullah, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Qasim Akram, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Sharjeel Khan and Tayyab Tahir

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‘Fit’ Sharjeel Khan leaves netizens amazed

KARACHI: Left-handed batter Sharjeel Khan made a massive fitness transformation as a picture of him from the ongoing Pakistan Cup 2022 left his fans stunned.

A picture of Sharjeel alongside his teammate Saim Ayub has been circulating on all social media platforms in which the left-handed batter can be seen a lot slimmer and presumably has lost some weight.

Sharjeel’s astounding transformation left cricket fans stunned, which resulted in them taking to Twitter and praising the former for addressing his fitness issues.

Notably, Sharjeel has always been criticised for his bulky physique and poor fitness which also halted his return to international cricket.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam, also commented on Sharjeel’s fitness woes earlier this year ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 and categorically stated that the latter needs to improve his fitness in order to make a national return.

“Sharjeel Khan is a game-changer, I always enjoyed batting with him,” said Babar in a press conference.

“He [Sharjeel] needs to improve his fitness to return to international cricket,” he added.

Here’s how netizens reacted:

It is pertinent to mention that Sharjeel represented Pakistan in 47 matches across all formats and accumulated a total of 1,262 runs including one century and eight half-centuries.

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