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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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 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.

Source: Mehran Post

HBL PSL Season 3 Official Complete Schedule 2018 Announced by PCB Authorities

HBL PSL Season 3 Official Complete Schedule 2018 Update:

The third edition of action-packed Pakistan Super League (PSL) will commence on February 22 with the opening encounter between defending champion Peshawar Zalmi and new entrants Multan Sultans.

Read: PSL 2018 Peshawar Zalmi Team Hired Two Chinese Cricketers

The HBL PSL Season 3 Official Complete Schedule 2018 finally been announced on Thursday 07th December 2017 also confirmed that the final of Pakistan Super League 2018 will be played in Karachi on March 25.

The much anticipated showdown between six teams — representing Peshawar, Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Multan and Islamabad — has been eagerly been awaited by the fans, not only in Pakistan but also across border. HBL PSL Season 3 Official Complete Schedule 2018.
PCB told that:

“PSL 3 will kick start with a glittering opening ceremony at the Dubai International Stadium followed by a star-studded Peshawar Zalmi taking on league debutants Multan Sultans, on 22nd Feb.”

The Statement added:

“Teams will play twice against each other before the top four teams qualify for the play-off stage. Fans will get a chance to see their favourite stars in a total of 34 games played across four venues.”

HBL PSL Season 3 Official Complete Schedule 2018. According to the PCB, all league games along with the first play-off are scheduled to take place in Dubai and Sharjah.
The PCB stated:

“Efforts are underway to stage two play-off games in Lahore followed by what would be a historic PSL final in Karachi.”

Chairman PCB Najam Sethi hoped that the third edition of PSL will reach new heights of success.
Najam Sethi said:

“Pakistan Super League has grown to become a great platform for us to showcase Pakistani cricketing talent across the world. I am confident that fans will come to the stadiums in great numbers and that they will tune into our high-quality HBL PSL broadcast on TV and digital platforms.”

Timings

Opening ceremony for the tournament will be held at 8:00pm (local time).

The day matches will be played at 4:30pm (local time) whereas the night matches will start at 9pm (local time). HBL PSL Season 3 Official Complete Schedule 2018.

Matches which are to be held in Lahore and Karachi, their timings are yet to be announced.

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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

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.

Read: ICC World XI Cricket Pakistan Azadi Cup 2017 Official Logo Revealed

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

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

ICC World XI Cricket Pakistan Azadi Cup 2017 Official Logo Update: Pakistan is set to host a T20 cricket series with World XI titled Azadi Tournament from September 12th 2017, first time in nearly nine years.

This was announced by Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Najam Sethi at a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium where he unveiled the ICC World XI Cricket Pakistan Azadi Cup 2017 Official Logo for the forthcoming series.
He said:

“PCB is also making efforts to hold matches in Karachi.”

Sethi announced calling the tournament an historic occasion. He urged the nation to play its part in making it a success. ICC World XI Cricket Pakistan Azadi Cup 2017 Official Logo.
Sethi said:

"Sri Lanka's decision to visit Pakistan for a T20 match and the subsequent arrival of West Indies for a three-match series next month is subject to the success of this tournament."

On the occasion of unveiling ICC World XI Cricket Pakistan Azadi Cup 2017 Official Logo, he said when he was the appointed chairman, the patron said there were two main objectives – to revive international cricket in Pakistan and to have an improvement in cricket ranking.

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

It merits to mention here that Pakistani cricket team will play three T20 matches against World XI, scheduled to begin on September 12th 2017. The other two matches will be played on September 13th and 15th 2017 respectively. ICC World XI Cricket Pakistan Azadi Cup 2017 Official Logo.

Players from England, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will be visiting Pakistan as part of the World XI squad for a three-match T20 series this month.

The country has seen only a short visit by Zimbabwe and the final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), featuring a number of foreign players, since March 2009 when Sri Lankan team was attacked in Lahore.
South Africa’s Faf du Plessis will lead the World XI squad, which will arrive in Pakistan on September 11th 2017.
Brighto Paints is set to be the Presenting Sponsor of the World XI-Pakistan T20 cricket series and has been known for giving our talent international exposure. The company has made all efforts in supporting the youngsters, be it with their education or sports like football, hockey and now cricket. They have supported the budding talent to gain international exposure in their respective fields.
After attending the press conference, Atif Riaz Sikka, Chairman, Brighto Paints, exclaimed:

“We’re thrilled to be a part of this historic event and in bringing international cricket to national grounds again. We are here to give support to young talent and to change the mindset of international media, and build towards building a softer image of our country. We wish the players best of luck and look forward to this auspicious event.”

Source: Mehran Post

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

ICC World Eleven Cricket Team T20 Independence Cup 2017 Update: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Najam Sethi on Thursday announced the 14-man squad which will tour the country in September to play three T20Is, being called the Independence Cup, in Lahore.

The team — which includes stars such as South African stars Hashim Amla, David Miller, Albie Morkel and Imran Tahir, West Indian Samuel Badree and Darren Sammy — will be led by South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis. ICC World Eleven Cricket Team T20 Independence Cup 2017.

ICC World Eleven Cricket Team T20 Independence Cup 2017, 0ther players which are a part of the squad are Australian George Bailey, Ben Cutting and Tim Paine. New Zealand’s all-rounder Grant Elliot, former England all-rounder Paul Collingwood, Sri Lanka opener Tamim Iqbal and Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera complete the squad.

Read: T20 International Independence Cricket Cup Pakistan Lahore 2017

Najam Sethi announced ICC World Eleven Cricket Team T20 Independence Cup 2017:

“The team will arrive in Dubai two days before the matches and practice there.”

He added:

“A three-member security team is going to visit Pakistan on September 1st 2017. They will discuss security arrangements with the Punjab Government.”

Captain Du Plessis, in a statement published by the PCB, said that he is happy to do his part in the return of cricket to Pakistan.

“I am honoured to have been appointed as captain of such a diverse, attractive and well-balanced side.”

He added:

“Like most of the players, I look forward to my maiden tour to Lahore and play my part in the safe and gradual resumption of international cricket in Pakistan.”

On the topic of security for ICC World Eleven Cricket Team T20 Independence Cup 2017, Du Plessis showed his faith in the arrangements made by the PCB.
Captain Du Plessis said:

“All the members of the squad have complete faith and trust in the assessment and the judgement of the security experts, who have assured us that there will be no compromise on safety.”

He added:

“As professionals, we are getting paid to play in the series, but the bottom line is if we don’t feel safe, no amount of money can get us there. We will land in Lahore with nothing but cricket on our minds.”

Giles Clark, the head of ICC Task Force for Pakistan, believes that this tour is “not only important for cricket in Pakistan but also for international cricket since it opens the possibility of other teams, media and sponsors visiting Pakistan for bilateral series.”

ICC Chief Executive, David Richardson also welcomed the decision of players who’ve agreed to visit Pakistan. He further said:

“The ICC wants to see regular international cricket being played safely in all its Member countries and the World XI playing Pakistan in Lahore next month is a step towards that for the PCB. We are optimistic that this will be the next step in a steady and safe return of international cricket to Pakistan.”

Source: Mehran Post