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‘Even on flat tracks, he's bowling so well':Wasim names best bowler in the world
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2021 01:57 PM IST
Babar led Karachi to its second win in three games with a six and two fours in succession against fast bowler Sohail Khan in the penultimate over.
'No time for you as human': Steyn slams commentator for 'mid-life crisis' remark
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2021 11:05 AM IST
- Miffed with the remarks, Steyn took to Twitter and asked: "Question Which commentator said I have a mid-life crisis?"
Afridi tweets to ICC expressing displeasure at umpires not holding bowlers' cap
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 05:54 PM IST
Shahid Afridi who is playing for Multan Sultans in the ongoing Pakistan Super League, was not happy on Tuesday night when, during their match against Peshawar Zalmi, the umpires refused to take his cap when he came on to bowl.
PSL: Gayle, Rashid return home for national duty after playing two matches each
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 09:28 PM IST
Gayle, Rashid return home for national duty after playing two matches each in PSL
Riaz, Sammy rejoin Peshawar after successful COVID-19 appeal
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 21, 2021 05:17 PM IST
Peshawar Zalmi skipper Riaz and the team's head coach Sammy breached the team's bio-secure bubble on Friday night when they met with their team owner, who was not part of the bubble.
Player tests COVID positive ahead of PSL 6
PTI, Karachi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 20, 2021 10:27 AM IST
"A player from another franchise team who had shown symptoms and was in isolation, has tested positive," the PCB said in a statement.
Afridi to lead Galle Gladiators in inaugural LPL
By Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON NOV 22, 2020 12:40 PM IST
Afridi was on Saturday named captain of the Galle Gladiators team, which has been brought by Pakistani businessman, Nadeem Omar who also owns the popular Quetta Gladiators franchise in the Pakistan Super League.
PSL 2020: Wasim Akram dedicates Karachi Kings’ maiden title win to late Dean Jones
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 18, 2020 01:58 PM IST
Dean Jones was appointed the coach of Karachi ahead of the PSL season in March before the coronavirus pandemic led to the postponement of the knockout stage of the tournament.
‘Please bowl slow to me next time’: Shahid Afridi requests Haris Rauf after getting bowled off an ‘unplayable yorker’ in PSL match
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 18, 2020 07:56 AM IST
Shahid Afridi admitted the yorker bowled to him by Haris Rahul was unplayable and cheerfully requested the speedster to bowl slow to him the next time.
Fans troll Karachi Kings after Sherfane Rutherford dons Mumbai Indians’ gloves in PSL
By Asian News International | Karachi, Pakistan
UPDATED ON NOV 17, 2020 01:29 PM IST
The cricket fans soon took notice and trolled the PSL franchise Karachi Kings after spotting the West Indies cricketer wearing Mumbai Indians gloves.
PSL 2020: Haris Rauf apologises to Shahid Afridi after bowling him out for duck - WATCH
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 16, 2020 01:16 PM IST
As soon as the wickets were rattled, Rauf joined his hands to apologized Afridi with a smile on his face. It was his 50th scalp in the shortest format of the game.
‘Forever in our hearts:’ Karachi Kings, Multan Sultan pay touching tribute to Dean Jones
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 15, 2020 11:47 AM IST
As the PSL 2020 playoffs kicked off on Saturday, players of both franchises got together and stood in a ‘D’ to pay homage to the Dean Jones, who passed away in September.
James Vince tests positive for COVID-19
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 09, 2020 04:40 PM IST
Vince is currently asymptomatic and will undergo a second COVID-19 test. However, the English cricketer is legally obliged to self-isolate for 10 days from the date of the positive test.
‘I feel uncomfortable’: Pakistan batsman Haider Ali comments on comparisons with Rohit Sharma
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 11, 2020 11:08 AM IST
The youngster said he had learnt a lot just by watching videos of other great batsmen and conceded he loved watching Rohit’s innings and taking tips from them.
PCB gearing up to host Zimbabwe and also start domestic season in bio-secure bubble
By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON AUG 22, 2020 11:16 PM IST
The Pakistan Cricket Board is planning to not only host Zimbabwe for a series in October-November but also launch its domestic season from next month in a bio-secure bubble.
Umar Akmal files appeal in CAS against 18-month ban
By Press Trust of India | Karachi
UPDATED ON AUG 20, 2020 09:14 PM IST
Umar was banned for three years in April by a one-man disciplinary panel of the board after he failed to report two approaches to spot-fix matches in the Pakistan Super League in February.
PCB announces financial rewards for 63 ground staff
By Press Trust of India | Karachi
UPDATED ON AUG 07, 2020 03:59 PM IST
The last edition of PSL, which started on February 20, was suspended after the group stage in March after the PCB revealed that a foreign player showed symptoms of the dreaded Covid-19.
Relations between PCB and PSL sour after three franchises fail to fulfill contractual obligations
By Press Trust of India | Karachi
UPDATED ON JUL 31, 2020 05:08 PM IST
The six franchise owners of the league had sent a strongly-worded email to the PCB after it called off a scheduled governing council meeting of the PSL on July 28 as the Chairman and CEO of the board left for vacations to the UK
Umar Akmal’s ban halved to 18 months, says will appeal for more reprieve
By Press Trust of India | Karachi
UPDATED ON JUL 29, 2020 01:28 PM IST
Akmal was handed a three-year ban in April for failing to report approaches ahead of the Pakistan Super League. He had accepted his mistake but tried to justify his position.
‘Coaches didn’t like me so I was sidelined’: Kamran Akmal upset at PCB for ignoring him
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 30, 2020 02:49 PM IST
Akmal who last played for Pakistan more than three years ago – in 2017 – is PSL’s leading run-scorer with 1537 runs from 55 innings and holds the record for the fastest half-century, most dismissals overall (44) and in a single season (12).
Wasim Akram says quality of bowling in PSL better than IPL according to foreigns players
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 05, 2020 05:43 PM IST
Akram said that he has talked to foreign players and they believe that the quality of bowling in PSL is better than the IPL.
‘Boss I have corona symptoms’: The Alex Hales text that led to PSL panic
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 17, 2020 09:39 PM IST
Pakistan’s former Test captain and commentator Ramiz Raja had claimed that England’s Alex Hales might have shown symptoms of the novel coronavirus before flying back midway through the now-postponed Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Umar Akmal not to appeal against corruption charges, PCB refers matter to disciplinary committee
By Press Trust of India | Karachi
UPDATED ON APR 10, 2020 10:35 AM IST
It is alleged that Akmal failed to report a spot-fixing approach in the Pakistan Super League. The 29-year-old was provisionally suspended on February 20.
PCB awaiting COVID-19 test results of around 100 people after suspension of PSL
By Press Trust of India | Karachi
UPDATED ON MAR 18, 2020 11:45 PM IST
Given the health crisis, the PCB has announced closure of its offices in Lahore and Karachi until Monday when they would review the situation and take further decisions.
‘Imagine if this outbreak...’: Shoaib Akhtar hits out at PSL team owner over Coronavirus remark
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 18, 2020 04:37 PM IST
PSL 2020: The PSL had entered the knockout stages and semifinal matches were due to be played on Tuesday, however, PCB postponed remainder of the tournament amid the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus outbreak: What cricketers are doing to keep themselves busy during forced break
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 18, 2020 11:57 AM IST
The Coronavirus pandemic has caused a collapse of sports events worldwide in an year when several multi-national events are scheduled to take place.
‘Sad to see PSL end,’ Shahid Afridi welcomes decision to postpone PSL in view of coronavirus pandemic
By Asian News International | New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 17, 2020 05:30 PM IST
The PCB on Tuesday announced the postponement of the PSL amid the coronavirus outbreak. It has said the tournament will be rescheduled. However, no dates have been provided yet.
Pakistan Cricket Board postpones PSL 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic
By PTI | Karachi
UPDATED ON MAR 17, 2020 01:14 PM IST
The PCB on Monday called off an upcoming ODI and Test against Bangladesh next month. It also suspended a domestic tournament.
‘Fatigue was bound to happen’: Mohammad Amir opens up on Test retirement
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 16, 2020 04:10 PM IST
Mohammad Amir, who is currently playing for Karachi Kings in the ongoing season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), opened up on his retirement and said that he suffered from fatigue after playing too much and the decision was right for his body.
‘There is more to life than cricket’ - Chris Lynn leaves Pakistan Super League in midst of coronavirus pandemic
By Press Trust of India | Lahore
UPDATED ON MAR 16, 2020 12:59 PM IST
Lynn, who was bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL auction last year, is the latest player to join the list of foreign players who left the ongoing PSL amid raising concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.
