Blistering-PSL 4 Draft 2018 Complete Players Lists Of Each Franchise

Blistering-PSL 4 Draft 2018 Complete Players Lists Update:

The exciting Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2019 draft finally concludes.

Every team allow to retain a maximum of ten players from their squad of 2018.

Most importantly, each franchise could have three platinum, three diamond, three gold, five silver, two emerging and four supplementary picks.

Formula of PSL Draft

The formula for the picks was the same as the last year which was in the reverse order of the previous edition's standings.

Lahore Qalandars kick off the player draft by picking up AB de Villiers in Pakistan Super League.

Besides that, they retain Fakhar Zaman in the platinum category which meant they had two vacant spots in this category.

They fill the other spot with Mohammad Hafeez, release by Peshawar Zalmi.

Read Also: HBL PSL 3 2018 Ended Successfully Thanks to Pak Fouj From Karachiites

Shoaib Malik, the captain of The Sixth Team of Pakistan Super League, join by Shahid Afridi and Steve Smith.

Besides that, Quetta Gladiators decides on Dwayne Bravo. Blistering-PSL 4 Draft 2018 Complete Players Lists.

Their other two spots are fill by the retains players - captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Sunil Narine.

Most importantly, Peshawar Zalmi retains pacers Wahab Riaz and Hasan Ali in the platinum category.

Because, They fill up the final spot with Keiron Pollard in Pakistan Super League.

Karachi Kings and Islamabad United

Both Karachi Kings and Islamabad United did not get a pick as they retains all three players in this category.

Besides that, Misbah-ul-Haq has left Islamabad United and choose for Peshawar Zalmi. He joins the team in Diamond category.

Making most of their advantage, Lahore Qalandars continues to bag big names in Diamond Category. Blistering-PSL 4 Draft 2018 Complete Players Lists.

Therefore, their two picks in the round were Carlos Brathwaite and Corey Anderson.

The Sixth Team, having Junaid Khan and Mohammad Irfan, opts for Joe Denly in Pakistan Super League.

Ian Bell join Mohammad Sami and Asif Ali in the diamond category at Islamabad United.

Besides that, Karachi Kings, again, and Quetta Gladiators did not have a pick here as they had all three players from the retention window.

Details of Blistering-PSL 4 Draft 2018 Complete Players Lists

Here is the complete list of teams which has finalize following the draft phase:

Peshawar Zalmi

Peshawar Zalmi is a strong team of Pakistan Super League.

Because they are favorite team of many Pakistanis. Blistering-PSL 4 Draft 2018 Complete Players Lists.
Therefore, the Peshawar Zalmi PSL 4 team is given below:

Karachi Kings

Karachi Kings is a Pakistani professional Twenty20 cricket team that competes in the Pakistan Super League.

Most importantly, the team is base in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, Pakistan. Blistering-PSL 4 Draft 2018 Complete Players Lists.

The following is the team list of Karachi Kings participating in PSL-4:

Quetta Galadiators

Quetta Gladiators is a Pakistani professional Twenty20 cricket franchise that competes in the PSL.

Besides that, the team is nominally base in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, Pakistan.

Therefore, the team of Quetta Galagiators participating in PSL 4 is given below:

Lahore Qalandars

Lahore Qalandars is a Pakistani professional cricket franchise which plays in the Pakistan Super League.

Most importantly, the home ground of the team is Gaddafi Stadium. It nominally represents the city of Lahore in the league.

Therefore, the team members who are participating in PSL 4 is given below:

Islamabad United

Islamabad United is a Pakistani professional Twenty20 franchise cricket team that competes in the Pakistan Super League.

Besides that, the team’s nickname is IU. Blistering-PSL 4 Draft 2018 Complete Players Lists.

Most importantly, Islamabad United are the inaugural champions of the Pakistan Super League.

Therefore, the team is nominally base in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan.

The team members who are taking part in PSL 4 are given below:

Sixth Team

The team members of Sixth Team of Pakistan Super League is shown below:

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Beauteous-Pakistan First Astro Turf Chaman Cricket Stadium Inaugurated

Beauteous-Pakistan First Astro Turf Chaman Cricket Stadium Update:

There is no denying that cricket has become a huge part of our society. Beauteous-Pakistan First Astro Turf Chaman Cricket Stadium.

Most importantly, with Pakistan Super League (PSL) getting more traction each year, the international image of cricket in Pakistan is slowly but surely improving.

Therefore, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also taken several steps to improve the standards of cricket in Pakistan.

Details of Beauteous-Pakistan First Astro Turf Chaman Cricket Stadium

Therefore, to flourish cricket in Pakistan, Pakistan’s first ever AstroTurf cricket stadium also unveil in Chaman, Balochistan on Friday the 16th November 2018.

Southern Command Commander Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa inaugurated the stadium in Chaman Balochistan by playing a shot, before handing it over to the cricket association.

Read Also: National Stadium Karachi Host Two PSL 2018 Cricket Matches

Besides that, a friendly match between Chaman XI and Qilla Abdullah XI was also played at the country’s first AstroTurf cricket stadium.

The ground has three stands as of now, but the management has shown interest in expanding the stadium capacity later on. Beauteous-Pakistan First Astro Turf Chaman Cricket Stadium.

Most importantly, it is a great step to improve the quality of cricket in Pakistan specially in Balochistan.

Lt. Gen. Asim Saleem Bajwa claims that Balochistan has great potential and this initiative will not only help the locals but also provide an immaculate facility to all the cricket stars.

He further added:

"Peace is visible everywhere. Wherever we go, people ask for good educational institutes and roads."

There is no doubt that Pakistan Army help in reviving cricket in Pakistan. Beauteous-Pakistan First Astro Turf Chaman Cricket Stadium.

Thanks to their continued support throughout the PSL’s matches which were held in Pakistan.

Because, this is another shining example of what Pakistan can achieve if all the departments come together and work towards the betterment of the country specially in Balochistan.

About Astro Turf

AstroTurf is a brand of artificial turf playing surface.

Because, the original AstroTurf product was a short-pile synthetic turf. Beauteous-Pakistan First Astro Turf Chaman Cricket Stadium.

Since the early 2000s, AstroTurf has marketed taller systems that use infill materials to better replicate natural grass.

Besides that, the prime reason to incorporate AstroTurf on game fields is to avoid the cost of laying and maintaining natural turf and to maximize hours of usage.

Today, AstroTurf is a group of the SportGroup, a family of sports surfacing companies. Beauteous-Pakistan First Astro Turf Chaman Cricket Stadium.

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Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20x Cricket League as Icon Player

Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X Update:

Shahid Afridi has become the latest player to be confirm for the inaugural staging of the UAE T20X Cricket tournament.

The Cricket star excitedly share the news with fans on Twitter.

Therefore, as per a tweet of 'Boom Boom', he will now be seen playing UAE T20X.

Besides that you will see Shahid Afridi with legendary players like AB DeVillers, David Miller and Andre Russel. Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X.

Details of Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X

As per details, Lala has obtained NOC from PCB to participate in the Cricket event.

Therefore, Shahid Afridi will be the 4th Icon Player to join the UAE based league.

Read Also: Babar Azam Top Notch ICC T20 Batsman Declared in The World

Shahid alongside others will representing one of the five franchises in the league.Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X.

About UAE T20x Cricket Tournament

The UAE T20X Cricket League will take place between December 19th 2018 to January 11th 2019.

Because, UAE T20X is the newest kid on the block when it comes to T20 leagues over the globe.Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X.

Most Importantly, the Cricket league will see five franchises competing against each other.

Shahid Afridi Statement

While talking to media at the signing event, the Cricket star said:

"T20 is a format that I've always loved, and that I hope to continue playing. I have come across many T20 leagues in my career, and I can really say that UAE T20x brings something new and refreshing to the table."

Because, Afridi, himself, is extremely excited to be a part of this new venture. Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X.

UAE T20x Management Feelings

UAE T20X moves into the franchise tender phase, said CEO of UAE T20x Salman Sarwar Butt.

Most Importantly, UAE T20X management is please to announce Shahid Afridi joining as a Playing Icon of Cricket.

UAE T20X managment hopes that this tournament will be an exciting revelation for both the franchisees bidding for a team and all the fans.

According to Shahid Afridi, he have come across many T20 leagues in his career. Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X.

Most Importantly, he can really say that UAE T20X Cricket brings something new and refreshing to the table.

End Words

We wish Shahid Aridi all the best for this new venture. Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X.

Because are hoping to see more of Lala style 'boom boom' Cricket!

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Madrasa Cricket League HBL PSL Peshawar Zalmi Team to Introduced Soon

Madrasa Cricket League HBL PSL Peshawar Zalmi Update:

Peshawar Zalmi—the number one brand of Pakistan Super League has announced the introduction of the third league— “The Madrasa Cricket League”.

Javed Khan Afridi—the Chairman of Peshawar Zalmi on Friday the 13th July 2018, said that the major objective of this Madrasa Cricket League HBL PSL Peshawar Zalmi is for promoting the peace and interfaith harmony among the youth. This will be a Twenty Twenty team.

After the launch of Pakistan’s first school Twenty Twenty league and the Global league, Peshawar Zalmi would be conducting the Madrasa Cricket League HBL PSL Peshawar Zalmi in collaboration with the Zalmi Foundation and the World Council of Religions. This will be a Twenty Twenty team.

Read Also: PSL 2018 Peshawar Zalmi Team Hired Two Chinese Cricketers

The initial first phase of the Madrasa Cricket League HBL PSL Peshawar Zalmi would be played in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Ten teams would be taking part in this league. This will be a Twenty Twenty team. Madrasa Cricket League HBL PSL Peshawar Zalmi.

With the launch of another creative Madrasa Cricket League HBL PSL Peshawar Zalmi,has proved that it is not just a Twenty Twenty cricket franchise, however, it is a long-term ideology founded on the basis of promoting sports in the region and for providing empowerment to the youth of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa via the initiatives of the Zalmi Foundation. This will be a Twenty Twenty team.

He further said that through sports, the message of prosperity and peace could be extended across the world.

Via this Madrasa Cricket League HBL PSL Peshawar Zalmi, the students of madrasas would be diverted towards Twenty Twenty cricket and with Madrasa Cricket League HBL PSL Peshawar Zalmi, they would also get an exposure to the religious conferences that would assist them in enhancing their knowledge, Javed Afridi added.

In the initial phase of the Madrasa Cricket League HBL PSL Peshawar Zalmi, following ten Twenty Twenty teams would be taking part in the league:

• Al-Maqasid Fighters,
• Al-Nasr Swingers,
• Al-Muttahidoon Creatives,
• Al-Haq Smashers,
• Al-Noor All-Rounders,
• Al-Wasl Supernovas,
• Al-Wahda Hitters,
• Al-Hilal Challengers,
• Al-Khair Riders, and
• Al-Ittihad Peace builder

After the first phase in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Madrasa Cricket League HBL PSL Peshawar Zalmi would spread across the other provinces of the country where there would be a final between the best madrasa Twenty Twenty teams.

We hope that this great effort of Peshawar Zalmi will add best players in Pakistani Cricket and students of Pakistani Madrasas will also come in lime light of Pakistani Twenty Twenty cricket.

Source: Mehran Post

PSL 3 Final Karachi Free Shuttle Service to be Introduced by Sindh Government

PSL 3 Final Karachi Free Shuttle Service Update:

The government of Sindh has announced a special shuttle bus service for PSL Final Karachi for the public at various points in the city. The match is scheduled to start on March 25th in Karachi National Stadium, the public can now avail the bus service from various locations and routes to reach the stadium to watch the game. PSL 3 Final Karachi Free Shuttle Service.

This was stated by Sindh Minister for Information and Transport Syed Nasir Ali Shah while talking to media persons outside the Sindh Assembly Building on Monday the 12th March 2018. PSL 3 Final Karachi Free Shuttle Service.

Chief Minister Sindh has approved the decision to run shuttle bus service in Karachi for the Final Match of PSL 3, during the meeting concerned department’s official briefed about the plans for PSL Final Match at the national stadium of Karachi where he appreciated the bus service idea and approved it. PSL 3 Final Karachi Free Shuttle Service.

Read: HBL PSL 3 Final Karachi Traffic Plan Issued by DIG Traffic Sindh Office

According to the details provide by ARY, the shuttle bus service will be available for the public at 47 different points in the city of Karachi coupled with 300 buses running on the routes defined. Sindh Police also recommended initiating a ban on pillion riding during the game in order to keep law and order situation under control which the chief minister has rejected outrightly. PSL 3 Final Karachi Free Shuttle Service.

He ensured that Sindh government would take necessary measures to facilitate the public during the PSL final in Karachi. He also urged authorities to clean the roads and ensure smooth transport arrangements to reach the stadium.

However, he sought cooperation from the public for smooth holding of this event. He also requested the media to support the government’s efforts in this regard. Organizing the PSL in Karachi would contribute to projecting soft image of Pakistan, especially of Karachi.

He thanked Chairman, Pakistan Sports Boards, Najam Sethi for organizing the PSL final match in Karachi and hoped that he (Sethi) would continue to hold international cricket events in Karachi.
The Minister also informed that at the end of the match, a musical programme would start there for the spectators so that the players could departure from the stadium smoothly and safely.

On 19th March 2018 the traffic plan for the PSL 3 final to be held in Karachi was unveiled by police officials and the Sindh information minister on Monday.

According to the plan, details of which were disclosed during a press conference earlier today, the routes leading to and from Hassan Square and New Town would be closed for traffic on the March 25th 2018.

A shuttle service will be operative to ensure ticket-holders reach the stadium.

A total of 1600 traffic police officers will be deployed across the metropolis to assist commuters in avoiding traffic jams and other hurdles.

Three spaces, on the University Road, have been reserved for the shuttle service. An empty ground near the Urdu University will be used as the parking area for the shuttle service.

On the day of the match, citizens will not be allowed to travel on foot. Only ticket-holders will be allowed to bring their vehicles into the parking area.

The PSL 2018 final will be held at the National Stadium Karachi. Strict security measures are in place in order to avoid any possible security breach.

Source: Mehran Post

PSL 3 Eliminator Rounds 1 2 Tickets Purchasing Guide from Yayvo.com

PSL 3 Eliminator Rounds 1 2 Tickets Purchasing Guide Update:

The start of spring in Pakistan has cricket junkies excited, because of the upcoming Pakistan Super League. PSL 3 Eliminator Rounds 1 2 Tickets Purchasing Guide.

The starting of PSL in Pakistan was a very significant milestone because it reopened the gates of international cricket in Pakistan which had been closed due to security reasons. PSL 3 Eliminator Rounds 1 2 Tickets Purchasing Guide.

The rebirth of international cricket in Pakistan means that our country is safe for the players from other nations again.

PSL played its first season in 2016 and is a sanctioned T20 league which doesn’t consist of independently owned teams. PSL is a single entity and consists of different franchises owned by investors. PSL 3 Eliminator Rounds 1 2 Tickets Purchasing Guide. 

PSL 3 Eliminator Rounds 1 2 Tickets Purchasing Guide. The teams play in Double Round Robin format, and each team has to play ten matches.

Read: HBL PSL Season 3 2018 TV Commentary Panel Introduced

The top four teams which have best records qualify Eliminator 1 and Eliminator 2 rounds after which two teams combat for the trophy in the final match.

Initially, PCB sold franchises for five teams including Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi. In the third season of PSL, PCB has added another team to the mix – Multan Sultans. The teams consist of a mixture of Pakistani and international players.

In the first season, Pakistan did not get the security clearance for international players that’s why PSL 1 was played entirely in UAE. In 2017, PCB announced that the final match will be played in Lahore and this was a massive milestone for Pakistani cricket.

The cricket fans were elated and rushed to grab the tickets for the live match. All the international players cooperated with the management, and the tournament finished without a hitch.

Taking the league one step forward, PCB announced that in 2018, PSL eliminator rounds and the final match will be played in our own country. With this news, the cricket enthusiasts are over the moon and are waiting enthusiastically to purchase the tickets.

Yayvo.com is the exclusive Ticketing Partner of PSL3, and the people who want to purchase the tickets of Eliminator 1 & 2 can grab them by following these steps:

(Eliminator 1 & 2 Tickets will be live from 15th Feb, 2018 6:00 PM)
1. Visit the following URL: http://yayvo.com/psl-tickets
2.Choose between Eliminator 1 and Eliminator 2 matches.

3. Select your desired enclosure.

4. Carefully enter your correct CNIC details (13 digits without dashes) and Add to Cart. (Each CNIC is limited to purchase 5 tickets per match in a single order).

5. Select the Proceed to Checkout button.

6. Log in with your account details or create a new account (if you don’t already have one).

7. Enter your details and I Confirm My Order.

*NOTE:

• Cash on Delivery is not available for PSL tickets;
• Each CNIC holder is limited to purchase 5 tickets per match in a single order;
• Tickets are non-refundable! Please enter your CNIC number correctly.

The date of Final Match Tickets has not been finalized yet. Cricket fans can subscribe here to receive notifications.

Yayvo.com is also the exclusive partner of Karachi Kings and the merchandise of Karachi Kings, Multan Sultan, Lahore Qalandars, Quetta Gladiators, Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi can be purchased from here.

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Babar Azam Top Notch ICC T20 Batsman Declared in The World

Babar Azam Top Notch ICC T20 Batsman Update:
The latest update to the International Cricket Council’s ODI and T20I rankings has seen four players elevated to No.1 in their respective disciplines. Babar Azam Top Notch ICC T20 Batsman.

Babar Azam Top Notch ICC T20 Batsman. Pakistan batsman Babar Azam and New Zealand bowler Mitchell Santner now top the ICC rankings T20I batsmen and bowlers respectively, following the conclusion of the T20 series between the two nations which Pakistan won 2-1.

Read: Pakistan Cricket Secured Top Rank MRF Tyres ICC T20I Format

Babar was rewarded for finishing as the leading run-scorer in the series, with 109 runs at 54.5, jumping up 11 places to top the batting charts for the first time. Babar Azam Top Notch ICC T20 Batsman.

Babar is the second Pakistan batsman to top the T20I rankings after Misbah-ul-Haq, who had climbed to number-one spot in 2009. Babar Azam Top Notch ICC T20 Batsman.

Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad has moved up two places to 25th and is his side’s second highest-ranked batsman in the shortest format, but captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Fakhar Zaman are the biggest movers in the latest rankings.

Sarfraz’s series contribution of 79 runs has lifted him from 76th position to 55th, while Fakhar has claimed the 71st spot after rising 41 places following his series aggregate of 99 runs.

Among bowlers, Shadab Khan enjoyed a jump of 28 places to 14th spot courtesy of being the highest wicket-taker in the series against New Zealand. Whereas, the left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir now holds 27th rank.

Rumman Raees has also entered the top-100 bowlers with an improvement of 33 places, he is now ranked at 92nd position.

New Zealand’s slow left-arm bowler, Mitchell Santner dethroned his teammate Ish Sodhi to become the top-ranked T20i bowler after having a successful series against Pakistan.

Pakistan lost the first match but dominated New Zealand in the next two to win the T20I series after being whitewashed in ODIs. After the T20I series win, Pakistan made it to the top of the rankings, becoming the best Twenty20 team in the world.

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Pakistan Cricket Secured Top Rank MRF Tyres ICC T20I Format After Beating New Zealand in 2018 Series

Pakistan Cricket Secured Top Rank MRF Tyres ICC T20 Update:

Pakistan Cricket Secured Top Rank MRF Tyres ICC T20 team rankings for the third time in as many months after winning their three-match series against New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Tauranga on Sunday the 28th January 2018.

The 18-run victory gave Pakistan a come-from-behind 2-1 series win that will see them overtake New Zealand at the top of the world T20 rankings. Pakistan Cricket Secured Top Rank MRF Tyres ICC T20I.

Read: ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan beats India in Final by 180 Runs

An animated captain Sarfraz Ahmed leapt with delight and punched the air after the final ball as Pakistan pulled off back-to-back wins over the hosts. Pakistan Cricket Secured Top Rank MRF Tyres ICC T20.

Pakistan Cricket Secured Top Rank MRF Tyres ICC T20. However, New Zealand beat the Windies 2-0 earlier in the month to move to the number-one ranking once again. Kane Williamson’s side will have another crack at the number-one ranking when they will feature in next month’s T20I tri-series, also involving Australia and England.

It marked an incredible comeback for the tourists who were whitewashed in the five-match one-day series on arrival in New Zealand and lost the first Twenty20.

speedster Mohammad Amir, who won the man-of-the-series award said:

"It was a tough tour for us because... we lost the (ODI) series but T20s is a totally different format."
"It is very special for all Pakistani people."

Sarfaraz Ahmed praised the team effort and the way his side refused to be bowed after a disappointing start to the tour. He said:

"They way we came back after 6-0, credit goes to my boys. They worked really hard and now we are again number one."

Batting first on a friendly wicket, Pakistan reached 6-181 with opener Fakhar Zaman making 46 off 36 at the top of the innings. With wickets in hand, Umar Amin was able to lead a late charge that saw 58 runs scored in the final four overs. New Zealand, in reply, were never up with the run chase, and managed 6-163 in their 20 overs.

The defeat followed a 48-run loss in the second Twenty20, which ended a 13-match winning streak across all formats, and put a dampener on New Zealand's preparation for next month's triangular series with Australia and England. Zaman was the architect at the start of the Pakistan innings with a sharp 46 before being dismissed in a debatable decision when Tom Bruce took a catch at ground level.

New Zealand managed to arrest Pakistan's brisk early run rate in the middle of the innings until Amin lashed out. His 21 came off the first five balls in an over from Ish Sodhi before the New Zealand spinner claimed the wicket off the final delivery. Haris Sohail chipped in with 20 off 12 balls while Aamer Yamin, replacing the injured Hasan Ali, faced six deliveries for his 15.

New Zealand struggled from the start of their reply to get near the required run rate of more than nine an over, and were in early trouble when Williamson was out for nine.

Martin Guptill attempted to bully the bowlers but it was primarily a lone stand. When he was removed for 59 off 43 balls in the 13th over, the required run rate had shot up to 13.57. Ross Taylor put the ball over the boundary fence three times in his 25 off 10 balls. But with his dismissal in the 17th over, New Zealand were 5-128 and their hopes of a miraculous comeback were over.

Source: Mehran Post

HBL T20 PSL Season 3 2018 Ticket Sale Starts Now for UAE Leg

HBL T20 PSL Season 3 2018 Ticket Sale Update:

PSL Season 3 is the most anticipated event in Pakistan in 2018. People are excited about it and many wish to watch the match live from the ground. HBL T20 PSL Season 3 2018 Ticket Sale.

Well here is the update for all cricket fans, PSL T20 tickets for the third season is on sale now for the UAE leg. Last year marked a great year for the Pakistan cricket, as the country continued to build on the start of the Pakistan Super League after it was launched in 2016.

Read: HBL PSL Season 3 Official Complete Schedule 2018

HBL T20 PSL Season 3 2018 Ticket Sale. This third season of the tournament will feature six franchises representing the cities. You can avail all the action by watching your favourite teams in the stadiums in UAE, Karachi and Lahore (for the final). The tickets for the third season can be purchased online from Q-Tickets. If you are looking to buy VIP Box, Super Hospitality and Corporate Box tickets, please visit PSLticket.com. HBL T20 PSL Season 3 2018 Ticket Sale.

HBL PSL Tickets also available at the following retail outlets;

Fans will need to bring with them their national IDs and according to M Faisal Mirza, there will be CNIC and Biometric arrangements in place as well in order to get inside the Gaddafi Stadium for the PSL Final. This is applicable for everyone including fans aged under 18.

Pakistan Cricket Board spokesperson said that two legs will be played at the famous Sharjah Cricket Stadium. In the first leg, the match will be between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators. It will take place on Thursday, February 28th and the second leg the match will be between Multan Sultans and Islamabad United on March 13th 2018.

According to the latest news, Najam Sethi announced on 9 September 2017 at Lahore in a Conference after the successful event of World X1 tour, “There is 10 matches of PSL Third Season are played in Pakistan. Out of 10 matches, six in Lahore and four Matches are played in Karachi.There is foolproof security arrangement for PSL 2018. If there are 10 Matches are played in Pakistan then there is a chance to increase the demand of ticket in Pakistan.

Last year, various outlets were sales the PSL 2017 tickets, priced at Rs. 500to Rs. 12,000. In the coming Season 2018, there are 10 matches played in Pakistan including PSL Final. So there is a chance to increase ticket demand as well.

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PSL 2018 Peshawar Zalmi Team Hired Two Chinese Cricketers Sign of Friendship

PSL 2018 Peshawar Zalmi Team Hired Two Chinese Cricketers Update: Peshawar Zalmi — the reigning champions of Pakistan Super League (PSL) — have signed two Chinese cricketers for the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018.

Jian Li and Yufie Zhang will travel to Pakistan for the competition scheduled to be held early next year.

PSL 2018 Peshawar Zalmi Team Hired Two Chinese Cricketers, Chairman of the Zalmi franchise — Javed Afridi — talked to media after a ceremony held at the Chinese Embassy to draft the players. He said that Pak-China’s collaboration encompasses more than just the infrastructure, scientific research, industry and technology.
He said:

"The exchange of cultural values, as well as sport, is equally important in further reinforcing the bond between our two nations."

Javed Afridi added:

"Peshawar Zalmi is not only pleased to assist in top notch coaching and mentoring of cricketers in China, but also providing them a platform to recognise their talent and motivate them to achieve international recognition."

Javed Afridi also expresses his feeling about two nation that we shear our cultural as well as sports values with each other to make relation of both countries more strong. PSL 2018 Peshawar Zalmi Team Hired Two Chinese Cricketers.

Read: National Stadium Karachi Host Two PSL 2018 Cricket Matches

PSL 2018 Peshawar Zalmi Team Hired Two Chinese Cricketers, Amir Afridi said that we provide official coaches for training as well as cricket kits to different schools and colleges.

China is a huge market for sports items. Pakistan traders could create a new market by exporting cricket and football kits for promoting the sports culture in the nation. PSL 2018 Peshawar Zalmi Team Hired Two Chinese Cricketers.

He also informed that we also submit a proposal to Pakistan Cricket Board for organizing the match in China instead of UAE.

Muhammad Akram, the director of cricketing affairs for Peshawar Zalmi, said that the team's coaching staff will travel to China for a seminar to kick off collaboration with the Chinese board and hold coaching programs subsequently to identify and groom young Chinese talent.

He also revealed that a China Zalmi team will participate in tournaments organised by the franchise under its "Global Zalmi" initiative with representation from 25 clubs from across the globe.

Former Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Zhang Chunxiang was also present in the ceremony.

Foreign Security Experts In Karachi

Good security measures during the previous PSL campaign was the deciding factor why more international players agreed to join the third edition of the competition.

A security consultant has arrived in Pakistan to improve the security arrangements in Karachi, since two to four PSL matches are to be held at the Karachi National Stadium.

Reg Dickason of Eastern Star International works with ICC, FICA and other various international cricket boards. He was received at the airport by Pakistan Cricket Board’s head of security Col Azam.

A PCB official claimed that Reg was particularly impressed by Pakistan’s efforts to regain world’s confidence by holding such an event at its home soil; this is the reason why he helped Pakistan in security arrangements made for the World XI tour.

Dickason is yet to talk to the local media. He is scheduled to visit Karachi’s National Stadium, which will be followed by his meeting with IG Sindh and CM Murad Ali Shah later in the day.

Source: Mehran Post

Shaheen Shah Afridi Teenage New Cricket Pace Bowler Broke 43 Years Old Record for Pakistan

Shaheen Shah Afridi Teenage New Cricket Pace Bowler Update: Pakistan seemed to have found yet another pace-bowling prodigy in the form of Shaheen Afridi, who made his first-class cricket debut with a bang, taking eight wickets to set a new Pakistan record.

Making Shaheen Shah Afridi Teenage New Cricket Pace Bowler debut for Khan Research Laboratory (KRL) against Rawalpindi, Shaheen bagged 8 for 39 in 15 overs in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan’s premier domestic tournament. He hence broke Nadeem Malik’s record of 8 for 58, set in 1973-74.

Though Nadeem failed to make it on the international circuit, Shaheen is expected to go further considering his cricketing roots. His brother, Riaz Afridi has played one Test for Pakistan.

Shaheen Shah Afridi Teenage New Cricket Pace Bowler said:

“I was born and raised in Landi Kotal, Khyber Agency of FATA. I was very fortunate that Riaz bhai played for Pakistan and I did not face much problems or resistance in choosing cricket as my career. He was a great inspiration for me and helped me learn the basics of bowling. He would take me to the ground and told me to play with a tape ball. His contribution is great.”

After taking only one wicket in the first innings, Shaheen Shah Afridi Teenage New Cricket Pace Bowler emerged as a completely different bowler by grabbing 8 for 39 in the second.

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Born in Khyber Agency of FATA, Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi Teenage New Cricket Pace Bowler is just 17 years old. Mushtaq Ahmed, the legendary leg spinner of Pakistan and the head coach of National Cricket Academy, discovered him a few years ago during an under-16 talent hunt programme of the Pakistan Cricket Board and trained him further.

Shaheen is a left arm pacer and has a swift repeatable action with a remarkable temperament.
His natural swing is in-swing to the right handers but he can also bowl away from the right handers.

When he was put on the speed gun during PCB U16 camp last year, he was consistently hitting 135+ and occasionally 140+, and he was just 16 at the time. As he is getting stronger and playing competitive cricket, a further rise is expected in his speed in the future.

In short, Shaheen has everything which makes him a remarkable and promising fast bowler. He was also fortunate to have been coached and mentored by the renowned coach of Peshawar, Abdul Rehman, the assistant coach of Peshawar Zalmi.

Shaheen Afridi has also signed a two-year contract with Dhaka Dynamites, one of the leading franchises of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Saya Corporation, the company that represents Shaheen, has confirmed that various teams of Pakistan Super League (PSL) are keen on playing Shaheen in the upcoming edition of the PSL.

Pakistan has been known for his destructive pace bowling and with youngsters like Shaheen, the future of fast bowling in Pakistan looks promising.

Source: Mehran Post

QMobile PTA 1st Telecom Industry Cricket Cup 2017 to Begin From 24th September

QMobile PTA 1st Telecom Industry Cricket Cup 2017 Update: QMobile Telecom Cup to Kick Off on September 24 2017. QMobile is all set to launch the QMobile PTA 1st Telecom Industry Cricket Cup 2017 in association with PTA & SportsFever360.

QMobile, the mobile phone brand, the supporter of Cricket and other sports at the international level for the country bringing the QMobile PTA 1st Telecom Industry Cricket Cup 2017 in Pakistan Starting from 24th September 2017 in Islamabad.

QMobile is following the theme of relaxation of the employees as in this world of tougher corporate routines, where the routines are becoming more tougher, employees should not miss the sports related incentives so that they could show case their athletic skills to relax.

Read: QMobile Feature Phone Q3310 Launched

For the relaxation of the employees, QMobile has collaborated with PTA & Sportsfever360 and decided to initiate a concept for the industry-based sports.

One avenue to encourage corporate teams to take time out of their busy schedule and discover their hidden sportsmanship, has been announced today. Pakistan’s first QMobile PTA 1st Telecom Industry Cricket Cup 2017, powered by Q Mobile, will play host to teams from the country’s Telecom industry which includes all telecom companies such as Telenor , Mobilink , ZONG , PTCL , UFONE , Witribe , Vetracom ,Nayatel. PTA & a few others have already been requested to send their teams as well.

Read: PTA Online Complaint Management Service for Telecom Subscribers

The QMobile PTA 1st Telecom Industry Cricket Cup 2017 will be played on League basis at different grounds in Islamabad / Rawalpindi. The opening ceremony of QMobile Telecom Cup will on 23rd September 2017.

Tribute to Misbah Ul Haq

QMobile is not only working actively to promote sports in Pakistan but has a very keen interest in highlighting our legends in international Sports as well.

To begin this initiative QMobile is offering its tribute to Pakistan’s legendary Test Skipper Misbah ul Haq on 23rd September ,2017 in an event in Islamabad.

This event has been sponsored by Q Mobile in partnership with PTA and Islamabad United. and in collaboration with industry leaders such as Hypernym, PathFinder Group, KEENU, HYFENTER and others.

SportsFever360 is a managing partner for this event. PTV Sports is a broadcasting partner while, FM91 Pakistan is a Radio Media Partner.

Source: Mehran Post

ICC World XI Cricket Team Visit Pakistan Again in 2018 and 2019

ICC World XI Cricket Team Visit Pakistan Update: Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board,Najam Sethi said on Wednesday that World XI will again visit Pakistan in year 2018 and 2019 to help promote international cricket in the country.

The visit of World XI has paved way for international cricket to Pakistan and apart from the visit of other foreign teams the World XI will also undertake visits of Pakistan in the successive years 2018 and 2019,he told media. ICC World XI Cricket Team Visit Pakistan.

Read: ICC World XI Independence T20 Cup 2017 Pakistan Beats World XI in Finals

He stated:

"When next time the World XI tour Pakistan, it will have the services of top more most cricketers of the globe which will make the foreign team more stronger."

ICC World XI Cricket Team Visit Pakistan, Chairman PCB said after the three match Independence Cup series between World XI and Pakistan, Sri Lankan and the West Indies teams will be visiting Pakistan to play T20 matches.
Najam Sethi said:

"PCB is striving for the cause of return of international cricket to Pakistan and we are delighted that our efforts finally bore fruit and doors of international cricket have been opened to Pakistan with the visit of World XI."

He termed the successful holding of the Pakistan Super League final earlier this year 'the game changer' for cricket in Pakistan and said it helped in changing perception regarding Pakistan cricket in the world. ICC World XI Cricket Team Visit Pakistan.
He added:

"After the tour of World XI things will be improve as far as security and other issues are concerned and foreign teams will be coming to Pakistan to play international cricket."

Chief of PCB told:

"Definitely the successful holding of World XI tour will send a positive message to the world as seeing is believing and people connected with the games have seen that Pakistan organised the PSL final in a very good way. Now we are heading towards the successful tour of World XI and these are good achievements on part of PCB to break the dead lock of international cricket in the country."

Chairman PCB said apart from the efforts and contribution of the government and the concerned departments, the credit to make the World XI tour a success goes to the people of Pakistan who prayed a lot for the happening of the tour of World XI.

ICC World XI Cricket Team Visit Pakistan he said PCB will soon hold discussions with the cricket playing countries for sending their teams to Pakistan to continue its efforts for the cause of international cricket in Pakistan.

To a question, he said the matches of the Pakistan Super League will also be organised in Karachi and international cricket matches will also be staged in the port city to bring international cricket there after establishing the faith and confidence of foreign players and teams.

Source: Mehran Post

ICC World XI Independence T20 Cup 2017 Pakistan Beats World XI in Finals

ICC World XI Independence T20 Cricket Cup 2017 Update: Pakistan thrashed the World Eleven to clinch the Independence Cup, winning the three-match Twenty20 International series 2-1, here at the jam-packed Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night.

Ahmed Shehzad contributed his vital 89 runs off 55 balls with three sixes and eight fours in ICC World XI Independence T20 Cricket Cup 2017.

Chasing a daunting target of 184 in ICC World XI Independence T20 Cricket Cup 2017 final, the World Eleven led by South Africa captain Faf du Plessis could score 150 for eight in the 20 overs to lose the match by 33 runs and also the series.

Pakistan got the early breakthrough in ICC World XI Independence T20 Cricket Cup 2017 final as a low-pitched ball of Usman Khan Shinwari bold Tamim Iqbal. The Bangladeshi batsman managed to only score 14 off 10.

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Earlier, World XI skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss in ICC World XI Independence T20 Cricket Cup 2017 final and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the third & final T20 being held at Gaddafi stadium here on Friday the 15th September 2017.

Speaking at toss, Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed said that fast bowler Hasan Ali will make comeback in place of Sohail Khan.

“Hopefully we wont be repeating the mistakes we made in the last game,” said the skipper.

Pakistan has made only one change in the team, bringing in back pace bowler Hasan Ali in place of Sohail Khan while two changes have been made in the World Eleven team, Darren Sammy and George Bailey replacing Tim Paine and Paul Collingwood.

Both the skippers have expressed their resolve to win the series, which stands locked at 1-1 after Pakistan beat the World XI by 20 runs in the opener while the tourists won the second match by seven wickets.

The international level cricket remained suspended in Pakistan following an attack on Sri Lanka’s cricket team in 2009. Only Zimbabwe visited the country in 2015 for a short series, an effort to revive the cricket in Pakistan to amuse local cricket lovers.

Teams

Pakistan: Ahmed Shehzad, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed (c)(wk), Muhammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hassan Ali, Usman Shinwari and Rumman Raees.
World XI: Tamim Iqbal, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis (c), David Miller, Darren Sammy, Thisara Perera, George Bailey (wk), Ben Cutting, Samuel Badree, Morne Morkel and Imran Tahir.

Source: Mehran Post

Azadi Cricket Cup Pakistan 2017 Ups and Downs of International Cricket in Pakistan

Azadi Cricket Cup Pakistan 2017 Update: The wait is over and it’s happening for Pakistan cricket and for Pakistan, where cricket runs through the veins of millions, the time felt like decades.

Fortunately, Pakistanis never lost hope.The wait is over and it’s happening for Pakistan cricket and for Pakistan, where cricket runs through the veins of millions, the time felt like decades. Fortunately, Pakistanis never lost hope.

Seeing international stars playing again in our country for Azadi Cricket Cup Pakistan 2017 makes us proud, the emotions are hard to control. It’s time to celebrate and celebrate.

The first clash of Azadi Cricket Cup Pakistan 2017 turned out to be action-packed as lots of runs scored in front of a jam-packed house. The scenes of Azadi Cricket Cup Pakistan 2017 were dreamlike, but it happened and everything was smooth.

Read: ICC World XI Cricket Pakistan Azadi Cup 2017 Official Logo Revealed by PCB in Lahore

Even if Pakistan team had lost their game of Azadi Cricket Cup Pakistan 2017 yesterday (12th Septemeber 2017), cricket would have won, Pakistan would have won!

Let’s look at the journey of the revival of cricket in Pakistan and how it happened.

2008 – Terror Attacks in Lahore

Lahore suffered at the hands of terrorists on multiple occasions which led to the cancellation of Australia tour.

The Indian team also stopped visiting Pakistan after the Mumbai attacks in November 2008.

Pakistan Cricket Board had to face a loss of Rs. 336 million in 2008-09.

2009 – Attacks on Sri Lankan Cricket Team

On a day perfect for test match cricket, everything happened but cricket – the gloomiest days for cricket in Pakistan saw the Sri Lankan team attacked by terrorists on their way to Gaddafi Stadium.

On March 03, 2009, five Sri Lankan players were injured in a terror attack when they were heading towards Gaddafi Stadium on the third day of an ongoing test match.

Read: ICC World Eleven Cricket Team T20 Independence Cup 2017 to Visit Lahore Pakistan

The tour was cancelled and Pakistan’s status as a host nation came under serious doubts, which eventually led to the absence of cricket for a long time. PCB yet again suffered a huge loss of Rs. 208 million.

2010-13 – No Cricket

Pakistani players were forced to face exile and play cricket away from home following the attacks in March 2009. Pakistani stadiums stayed empty for a long time.

2013 – Afghanistan Visits Pakistan

Finally, some there was some respite for cricket fans as Afghanistan national team visited Pakistan to play limited over cricket against regional teams and Pakistan A in February 2013.

Pakistan A won the series by 2-0 against the low-profile Afghan side, however, it did not contribute much to the revival of cricket as not many eyes were watching the games.

2015 – International Cricket Returns to Pakistan But …

Team Zimbabwe finally said yes to a limited over cricket series in Lahore in 2015, which spurred hope among the cricket fans. It was the first time after 2009 that a test-playing nation had decided to visit Pakistan for a T20I and ODI series.

Despite the fact that all the matches were played, there was a blast outside the stadium in the second ODI, which put an end to the hopes of more cricket series in the near future.

2016 – Pakistan Tops the Test Rankings

Although it has no direct connection with the cricket revival in Pakistan, the message was given out loud to the cricketing communities that you cannot keep Pakistan away from cricket and cricket away from Pakistan.

2017 – The Year it All Happened

First, the successful hosting of Pakistan Super League 2 Final, then the Champions Trophy triumph and then the combined efforts of PCB, Giles Clark and Andy Flower made sure that Pakistan got what it deserved.

The long drought was put to an end when ICC announced the World XI tour to Pakistan in September 2017.

Each of the players who’ve come to Pakistan know that they’re playing for more than just cricket.
And this was just the start, more teams including Sri Lanka and West Indies have also decided to support Pakistan in the hour of need.

Some matches of the PSL Season 3 are also expected to be played in Pakistan next year.

This has been a tough journey for the cricket lovers, not just from Pakistan, but for fans all over the world. Let’s hope that everything goes well during this tour and in the tours to come.

Source; Mehran Post