Tag: Javed Afridi

  • Javed Afridi fulfils promise, gives Babar Azam a car

    Javed Afridi fulfils promise, gives Babar Azam a car

    Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi has fulfilled his promise and gifted a car to Babar Azam.

    The captain of Peshawar Zalmi scored an unbeaten century in the match against Islamabad United in HBL PSL 9. In this match, Babar Azam scored 111 runs off 63 balls.

    Javed Afridi had said that he will gift a MG HS Essence car to Babar Azam and Babar will be this first one to drive this car, which is made in Pakistan.

    On Monday, Javed Afridi fulfilled his promise and handed over the car keys to Babar Azam.

  • Peshawar Zalmi chairman Javed Afridi has announced to gift a car ‘MG Essence’ to Babar Azam

    Peshawar Zalmi chairman Javed Afridi has announced to gift a car ‘MG Essence’ to Babar Azam

    Peshawar Zalmi chairman Javed Afridi has announced to gift a car, ‘MG Essence’, to Babar Azam for his excellent century against Islamabad United at the Gaddafi stadium.

    Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi has announced a very valuable gift for Babar Azam, the captain of the team and a brilliant century scorer, after achieving an incredible victory against Islamabad United at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday night.
    Javed Afridi has announced to gift his team captain Babar Azam a car called “MG Essence”.

    According to Javed Afridi, Babar Azam will be the first person to drive this car, which is made in Pakistan .

    Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam’s choice of bowler for the 19th over turned the tide of the match despite being on the brink of defeat against Islamabad United at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Monday night. According to the commentators who commented during the match, at the end of 18 overs, Islamabad United was a few steps away from victory, but on this occasion, Zalmi captain Babar Azam’s decision to give the 19th over to leg-spinner Arif Yaqoob instead of a fast bowler turned the tide of the match. An over from Arif Yaqoob turned the tide, Islamabad United lost the match they won.

  • Sialkot or Faisalabad? Javed Afridi hints at two new teams for PSL

    Javed Afridi, the owner of Peshawar Zalmi, has set rumor mills ablaze with a hint that two new teams might be debuting in next year’s Pakistan Super League (PSL).

    While answering a Q/A on Facebook, Afridi revealed the names of two teams when a desperate fan asked, “Is there any chance of new franchises in PSL? If yes then tell me tha names”
    In reply Javed Afridi wrote that Faisalabad or Sialkot will be debuting.

    While there has been no official confirmation from the PSL management about the addition of new teams, the news has sparked excitement among cricket fans in Pakistan.

    Previously, Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) management committee chairman, Najam Sethi, had stated that the number of teams in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) can be increased to ten due to high demand.

    “There is immense pressure to increase the number of teams in PSL, but unfortunately, Ehsan Mani and Ramiz Raja agreed with the franchises that only six teams will play in the next two years. However, it was an eight-team project. We have to convince the franchises to include two more teams.

    No one will lose anything; if a franchise suffers a loss, the PCB will take responsibility. But there is a high demand to include two more teams, and it will be more successful with many people showing interest in being part of it. Let me tell you, even if there were ten teams now, all of them would be sold due to the high demand.” he said.

  • Zalmi owner to buy Chelsea Football Club: How much will it cost Javed Afridi?

    Zalmi owner to buy Chelsea Football Club: How much will it cost Javed Afridi?

    Pakistani businessman and Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) Team Peshawar Zalmi Owner Javed Afridi is reportedly interested in buying Chelsea Football Club which costs more than seven billion dollars.

    The current owner of Chelsea Roman Abramovich who is a Russian billionaire said he would sell the football club for $7.35 billion and promised to donate money from the sale to help victims of the war in Ukraine.

    Abramovich, who had bought the club in 2003 put the club up for sale after receiving pressure over his position amid Russia’s conflict with Ukraine.

    Khaleej Times reported that Afridi met with a sports and legal agency in the United Kingdom (UK) on Wednesday, reportedly to consult on buying the club. However, negotiations are underway.

    Besides Afridi, who also has stakes in Morris Garages (MG) Motors and Haier Pakistan, there are several other investors who are interested in buying one of the biggest and most famous football clubs in the world.

    Chelsea has won five Premier League titles and Football Association Challenge Cup (FA) Cup Trophies and won the Champions League twice.

  • VIDEO: Daren Sammy plays tape ball on the streets of Lahore

    VIDEO: Daren Sammy plays tape ball on the streets of Lahore

    Peshawar Zalmi Head Coach Daren Sammy was spotted playing cricket with locals on the roads of Lahore.

    After the abrupt end of the PSL 2021 due to an outbreak of COVID-19, Sammy is also an honorary citizen of Pakistan, opted to stay back in the country and experience it as a tourist. And one of those experiences include playing street cricket.

    In a video posted on Peshawar Zalmi’s official account, the former West Indies player can be seen playing tape-ball cricket.

    “Peshawar Zalmi Head Coach Daren Sammy stops on his way to play cricket with young cricketers in Lahore,” read the caption.

    https://twitter.com/PeshawarZalmi/status/1368943213961240579?s=20

    As soon as the former West Indies captain came out of his car, he was given a rousing welcome by the locals.

    The Zalmi head coach could be seen enjoying the few balls he played and even called for a free hit when he got a ball above the waist.

    Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi also thanked him for his contribution to portray Pakistan as a welcoming and peaceful country.

    “Thank you brother. Pakistan is indebted for your contribution,” wrote Afridi.

    Sharing pictures, Sammy said: “Played some street tape ball cricket earlier in Lahore. Where’s next?”

    Earlier, Afridi hosted a dinner in honour of Sammy and South African cricket great Hashim Amla. Captain of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Wahab Riaz and Kamran Akmal were also present at the feast.

  • Shahveer Jafry stirs controversy with claims of ‘hi-fiving’ PSL players

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced that the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was being postponed indefinitely due to rising COVID-19 cases among players and officials involved in the tournament.

    Soon after the news broke, PSL fans expressed their hurt and anger over the decision, with many pointing fingers at Peshwar Zalmi’s management for breaching the biosecure bubble as one night before the opening match, Zalmi coach Daren Sammy and captain Wahab Riaz were spotted meeting franchise owner Javed Afridi, who was not part of the bubble.

    Later, a Twitter user posted a video of Shahveer Jafry in which the vlogger boasted that he breached the bio-secure bubble of two players of Peshawar Zalmi.

    “Mainay toh to aik dou cricket players ko high-five bhi karlia hai,” Shahveer can be heard saying in the video. Jafry was talking to Mahira Khan and Zainab Abbas while watching the match at the National Stadium Karachi.

    Jafry was at the stadium with Mahira, who is the Brand Ambassador of Peshawar Zalmi, for the promotion of his upcoming web series Baarwan Khiladi. The cricket-based series is produced by Mahira Khan, and will feature Danyal Zafar, Kinza Hashmi, Saba Faisal, Sarmad Khoosat and Khaqan along with Shahveer.

    Jafry and Mahira have not yet responded to the controversy.

    Meanwhile, PCB, during the press conference, clarified that Peshawar Zalmi was not involved in any bubble breach.

  • Javed Afridi welcomes Esra Bilgiç in Zalmi family

    Turkish actress Esra Bilgiç has joined Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise as brand ambassador.

    This was announced by Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi in a social media post.

    “WELCOME ESRA BILGIC TO THE ZALMI FAMILY,” he captioned a picture of the Dirilis: Ertugrul actress.

    Earlier, the actress had hinted about the new begginings in a tweet, tagging the Peshawar Zalmi owner and the team’s Twitter handles.

    https://twitter.com/esbilgic/status/1359574689643921409?s=20

    In response, the owner of Peshawar Zalmi’s franchise Afridi also tweeted: “New Beginning” and tagged the Turkish actress.

    Afridi also shared in a tweet that the PZ official anthem, Zalmi Kingdom, will be released tonight with all the ambassadors in it.

    The PSL 6 will kick start from tomorrow at National Stadium Karachi. The first half of the tournament will be played in Karachi while the second half will be played in Lahore at Gaddafi stadium.

  • Peshawar Zalmi’s owner Javed Afridi catching up with Esra Bilgiç

    Peshawar Zalmi’s owner Javed Afridi catching up with Esra Bilgiç

    PSL 6 is just around the corner and fans are excited to see all their favorite cricketers from different countries be together in one stadium. What makes PSL 2021 more exciting is that international celebrities will also be joining the franchises as brand ambassadors.

    Esra Bilgiç, who played the role of Halima Sultan in the famous Turkish drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul, had hinted that she would be working be PSL 6 franchise Peshawar Zalmi. Recently, in a tweet, she wrote “new beginnings” and tagged the franchise’s owner Javed Afridi.

    https://twitter.com/esbilgic/status/1359574689643921409?s=20

    In response, the owner of Peshawar Zalmi’s franchise Afridi also tweeted “New Beginning” and tagged the Turkish actress.

    To increase people’s excitement, Afridi has shared a new photo with the Turkish star on his Insta story. Both, Javed and Esra, can be seen talking via video chat and pose for a screenshot image. Afridi wrote, “Pleasure catching up with you Esra.”

    The actress had created suspense last year in July after she tweeted that she had some “good news” and tagged the Zalmi account as well as Javed Afridi.

    https://twitter.com/esbilgic/status/1279772401853702150?s=20

    Earlier in January, in an Instagram post, she posted a picture of Islamia University Peshawar with the caption “The City of Flowers”. This led to fans and followers speculating if the star was in Pakistan.

    It was being speculated that Esra will be visiting Pakistan soon as she has reportedly signed a contract with Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi. While it is too early to say if Bilgiç will be coming to Pakistan.

    Meanwhile, Javed recently revealed that Mahira Khan will represent Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi in the sixth edition.

  • From Daren Sammy to Dean Jones, here are all the PSL players who PM Imran Khan met

    With the fifth edition of the Pakistan Super League officially underway in Pakistan, there is little Pakistanis can talk about except cricket.

    Former cricketer and Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has been hosting some players and his old adversaries in his office. From Daren Sammy to Dean Jones, here is everyone who met the prime minister:

    Vivian Richards said he was delighted to meet his friend again.

    Shane Watson referred to PM Khan as his “cricket hero.”

    Karachi Kings, Dean Jones said that it was great to catch up with Khan.

    Wasim Akram called Imran ‘My Skipper.’

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B9R1JCwpGWV/

    Daren Sammy said it was honour meeting the great cricket legend.

    Meanwhile, PM Khan congratulated Sammy on receiving honourary Pakistani citizenship and praised him for playing his role in helping to revive international cricket in the country.

    In his meeting with Peshawar Zalmi, Khan remarked that he was happy that the whole Pakistan Super League (PSL) was being staged in Pakistan.

    “People are happy too,” PM Imran is reported to have said. “It is encouraging to see the stadiums filled with enthusiastic spectators. This will send a positive message from Pakistan to the world.”

  • Daren Sammy’s honorary Pakistani citizenship request sent to President Alvi

    Daren Sammy’s honorary Pakistani citizenship request sent to President Alvi

    Daren Sammy, one of the first cricketers who agreed to play the PSL 2 final in Pakistan in 2017, might just get honorary Pakistani citizenship. The owner of the PSL team Peshawar Zalmi, Javed Afridi, requested the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board to help get his team captain a green passport.

    Sammy, who is active on Twitter, tweeted about how great it was to be back in Pakistan

    “We requested honorary citizenship for Daren Sammy and it is almost on the table of president,” Afridi said during the unveiling of PSL 2020 trophy in Karachi. Afridi also said that the request might be approved if the PCB Chairman pushes for it or ‘makes a phone call’.

    Afridi also said that he has Sammy’s voice notes that are, ‘too emotional for Pakistan”. A formal request has been made to the President and a decision is pending.

    Sammy is often referred to as ‘Daren Sammy Khan’ because of his loyalty to the team from Peshawar.

    Recently he tweeted in Urdu using google translate which got him into some fun trouble.

    Sammy has played international cricket for the West Indies and is a two time T20 World Cup winning captain. He plays as a right-handed batsman and a fast-medium bowler.