Tag: Pakistan Super League

  • PSL ‘not far off the IPL’ in terms of quality of cricket, says Michael Vaughan

    PSL ‘not far off the IPL’ in terms of quality of cricket, says Michael Vaughan

    Pakistan is hosting the seventh edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the excitement on social media is something that cannot be missed. Former English captain Michael Vaughan is quite impressed with the PSL and has said that it is the second-best league in the world after the Indian Premier League (IPL).

    “Pakistan Super league is the 2nd best T20 Tournament in the World .. it’s not far off the IPL either .. Outstanding standard of cricket,” Vaughan wrote on Twitter.

    Multan Sultans posted 217 runs, the highest total of PSL history on Tuesday and Shadab Khan’s fighting 91 off 42 balls went in vain for Islamabad United, as Sultans maintained their perfect start to the season by clinching a high-scoring match by 20 runs in Karachi.

    Shadab’s high-octane innings, in which he cracked five fours and nine sixes, tried to keep his side floating in the massive chase but the Sherus kept on losing wickets at regular intervals.

    Earlier, Tim David and Rilee Rossouw set Sultans up for a huge total by adding 110 for the fourth wicket in less than eight overs. David hammered 71 from only 29 balls on his way to smashing six fours and sixes each, while Rossouw hit an unbeaten 67 off 35 deliveries with four fours and six maximums.

    PSL and IPL are two of the biggest cricket leagues in the world with big names playing in the leagues. The quality of cricket that is played is also something to look out for.

  • Viral dancer on PSL song opens up about his dream profession

    Viral dancer on PSL song opens up about his dream profession

    Wasif Ghafoor, a young boy who became an overnight star after a video of him dancing on the Pakistan Super League (PSL) anthem, ‘Agay Dekh’ says he has big dreams.

    Speaking on Geo News programme ‘Geo Pakistan’, Ghafoor revealed that he wanted to be a cricketer. Ghafoor said,” Singing is my passion and I have a craze for cricket.”

    Revealing his passion for cricket, Ghafoor said, “I said goodbye to cricket when I was not supported,” he said, adding that he later joined a pharmaceutical company in the city.

    When asked if he made special preparation for the dance on the PSL anthem, the youth replied that he is not a “professional dancer,” adding that his performance on the PSL anthem was simply in the heat of the moment.

    Praising the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja for holding such a mega sports event in the country, he said: “I will be available for all PSL matches if asked.”

    Ghafoor maintained that he was not expecting that his dance performance on the PSL anthem will go viral. He said that people sitting in the enclosure told him that he has gone viral on the internet and started taking selfies with him.

    Ghafoor said that he only realized that he has gone viral when he started getting phone calls from his friends.

  • Naseem Shah wants to make it as big as these two former cricketers

    Naseem Shah wants to make it as big as these two former cricketers

    18-year-old Naseem Shah picked up a five-wicket haul in Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Karachi Kings on Saturday (January 29). The cricketer recently appeared on a talk show and shared his bowling techniques and plans and revealed his dream of a glorious future.

    In conversation with Shafaat Ali on his YouTube show Standing at Silly with Shafaat Ali, Naseem while talking about the possibility of a hat-trick, said: “When I took two wickets and there was a chance of a third one, I tried my 100 per cent to get a T20 hat-trick but the ball went a little outside. I wanted to bowl an out-swing as I already took two slips and wanted a snick but due to less movement of ball, I missed it.”

    While talking about his bowling techniques, Shah added: “We do plan in a meeting before match and we watch videos of different batsmen and bowling coaches and discuss what should be done for a specific batter. I also have a plan of my own. I don’t focus on their strengths, I just focus on my strengths. I have bowled according to my plan and Alhamdulillah I was successful”.

    On a question about his future plan and who does he look up to, Shahid Afridi or Shoaib Akhtar, and who does he want to become like, Naseem said that he does not want to become like them in the future. He wants his name as big as them so people can take his name along with them. “I want to become like Naseem Shah and want my name as big as them,” he said.

    Naseem picked up his first five-wicket haul in the PSL and the youngster continues to impress with his raw pace.

  • Is Shahnawaz Dahani ‘overrated’? Divided battle rages on Twitter

    Is Shahnawaz Dahani ‘overrated’? Divided battle rages on Twitter

    Young pacer from Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans Shahnawaz Dahani on Monday failed to impress fans with his bowling figures and the recent spanking in the match against Quetta Gladiators pushed him in hot waters as Pakistani Twitter is discussing if Dahani is overrated.

    Dahani was less accurate in the penultimate over and fortunate not to see more slot balls dispatched, leaking 15 in his six deliveries. While he conceaded 33 runs in his two overs.

    We have collected some reactions of the Twitterati, where they are discussing that if the young pacer needs to improve his game while some are suggesting to give him another chance. Have a look:

    David Willey’s last over wickets and Shan Masood’s 88-run knock sealed the deal for the Sultans. The Gladiators were smelling victory in the last over as they needed eight runs from six balls, but Willey did not let them get the better of the Sultans at the National Stadium.

    Willey dismissed two players, Sohail Tanvir (13) and Naseem Shah (1) to take Sultans to a 6-run victory, as Gladiators were all-out at 168, with a ball remaining.

    Khushdil Shah, Willey, and Imran Tahir picked up three wickets.

    Earlier, in the match against Lahore Qalandars, the pacer from Larkana had conceaded 44 runs in his 4 overs, taking only one wicket.

  • Babar Azam optimistic to turn the tables after three consecutive defeats

    Babar Azam optimistic to turn the tables after three consecutive defeats

    Karachi Kings has been unable to win a single match in the seventh edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) and their performance in the ongoing tournament wasn’t expected of them, especially after a change of leadership. But Pakistan’s all-format captain and Karachi’s first-time skipper Babar Azam is optimistic that the tables will be turned.

    Taking to his social media, Babar shared a picture of a team meeting and wrote: “Not the start we were preparing for but there’s a lot more to come and we believe we can turn this around. It’s never over until it’s over.”

    Kings have been failing miserably to defend their totals in the last matches played at the National Stadium in Karachi.

    They have lost by seven wickets to Multan Sultans, six wickets to Lahore Qalandars, and eight wickets to Quetta Gladiators.

  • Twitter lauds ‘Mardan ka’ Fakhar Zaman for his maiden PSL century

    Twitter lauds ‘Mardan ka’ Fakhar Zaman for his maiden PSL century

    Pakistan’s left-handed hitter Fakhar Zaman has been highly appreciated by the Pakistani Twitter after he has scored a century in the highly anticipated match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars at National Stadium Karachi on Sunday.

    Pakistani term clash between Lahore and Karachi as ‘Desi El Clásico’ while the power hitter scored 106 runs off 60 balls with the help of 12 fours and four sixes in this encounter, completing 15,00 runs in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

    He has become the fourth cricketer to achieve the feat. Prior to him, Babar Azam, Kamran Akmal, and Shoaib Malik have achieved the feat. He also bagged Player of the Match award for his outstanding performance.

    In the post-match ceremony, the Captain of Lahore Qalandars, Shaheen Shah Afridi said: “Fakhar Zaman is improving day by day. We know he is a game-changer. He deserves a lot of credit for the way he managed the innings and his century. I pray that he continues to perform well for Qalandars and for Pakistan.”

    Netizens and his team mates of national team showered their praise to the cricketer for single handedly clinching the match from the Kings.

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  • Pakistanis praise Will Smeed for outstanding knock in Quetta Gladiators’ PSL 7 opener

    Pakistanis praise Will Smeed for outstanding knock in Quetta Gladiators’ PSL 7 opener

    Pakistani netizens and cricket lovers went berserk on social media after Quetta Gladiators’ Will Smeed played an outstanding 97-run knock off just 62 balls against Peshawar Zalmi in the first match of his team. He hit 11 fours and four sixes in his prolific inning.

    Will Smeed’s spectacular score against Peshawar Zalmi was the second-highest individual score for the Quetta Gladiators on his Pakistan Super League (PSL) debut.

    He replaced fellow English cricketer James Vince for PSL 2022.

    Though the 20-year-old missed out on a well-deserved hundred, he won the hearts of fans, courtesy of the entertaining inning and bagged Player of the match award.

    The entire cricket fraternity and fans lauded the right-handed batter for his extraordinary knock, as he announced his arrival on the PSL stage in a grand style.

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    Taking to Twitter, Smeed said that he loved his first experience of the PSL.

    Zalmi beat Gladiators by five wickets after stand-up captain Shoaib Malik and Hussain Talat led the team to victory.

    Quetta is set to take on Babar Azam’s Karachi Kings tonight (Saturday) at the National Stadium Karachi.

  • Babar, Rizwan face-off: Both ready to face each other in first PSL 7 match

    Babar, Rizwan face-off: Both ready to face each other in first PSL 7 match

    The stage is set for the seventh edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) to begin on January 27 at the National Stadium in Karachi with defending champions Multan Sultans facing off 2020 champions Karachi Kings following a curtain-raiser opening ceremony.

    Babar Azam, who made the record for most T20I wins as captain in a calendar year with 20 in 2021, will lead Karachi Kings. Mohammad Rizwan, first-ever batter to score more than 1,000 T20I runs in a calendar year, will lead Multan Sultans.

    Babar in a statement issued by PSL, said: “I am very excited to be leading Karachi Kings this season. This is the first instance that I will be captaining a side in the HBL PSL and I am looking forward to it.

    “The first match of the tournament always has a lot of eyeballs and Multan Sultans can prove to be a tough opposition. I am sure the fans will get to see a thrilling contest.

    “Peter Moores is a seasoned coach and I have had fruitful discussions with him. Karachi Kings will display good, competitive cricket this season.”

    While Rizwan said: “We have all the potential to defend our HBL PSL title and we will be taking the field tomorrow with that mind set. This season will present us new challenges and we will have to plan accordingly.

    “Babar Azam is a wonderful batter and captain, and his leadership will certainly have a good impact on Karachi Kings. I am hopeful that the HBL PSL 7 will kick off with a great contest between the two sides.”

  • Who designed Atif Aslam’s PSL outfit? He says it’s someone ‘beautiful’

    Who designed Atif Aslam’s PSL outfit? He says it’s someone ‘beautiful’

    Pakistani superstar Atif Aslam has praised his wife Sara Bharwana for her style sense, while announcing that she designed his outfit for the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) anthem.

    Taking to Instagram, Atif shared some clicks from the PSL 7 anthem Agay Dekh and credited the people who made him look good.

    “Thank you so much for all the love and respect I knew my wife’s sense of style was a class apart when she chose to marry me. Styled by my beautiful wife Thank you Sara,” quipped Atif.

    He added: “What a video – considering the short amount or time we had. Well done @zparwez The powerful sound scape @abdullah.s.siddiqui.”

    Agay Dekh is sung by Aima Baig alongside Atif and is composed by budding music producer Abdullah Siddiqui.

    This is the first time that the Aadat singer has sung a song for PSL. Atif’s fans are gushing over his new style in the video and many are showering their love on his PSL debut.

    Check out the song here:

  • VIDEO: PM Imran Khan has a message for all PSL teams

    VIDEO: PM Imran Khan has a message for all PSL teams

    Prime Minister Imran Khan has a special message for all the teams of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as the seventh edition of the league is set to begin in two days.

    In a video, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja and PM Khan can be seen launching the tournament together.

    “Together [with Ramiz], I am opening the PSL,” Imran Khan said. “I hope that every team will fight till the end and entertain the public,” he added.

    It must be noted that PSL 7 is starting from January 27 in Karachi. Defending champions Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings will play the opening match at the National Stadium.

    Karachi-leg will conclude on February 7. The Lahore-leg will start from Febraury 10 at Gaddafi Stadium, including the Final.