Star Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has done a U-turn on his T20I retirement, announcing his availability for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean in June this year. In a social media post on Saturday (March 23), Imad said that he reconsidered his retirement to play in the 20-team tournament, clearing his intentions of not remaining available for selection beyond that.

Imad said upon sitting with PCB officials, he decided to take a call on his retirement and declare his availability for the T20 World Cup. The left-arm all-rounder thanked the board for trusting him, vying to deliver it for the team on the grand stage.

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“I am happy to announce that pursuant to meeting PCB officials, I have reconsidered my retirement, and am delighted to declare my availability for Pakistan cricket in the T20I format leading up to ICC T20I World Cup 2024.”&nbsp;

“I would like to thank the PCB for reposing trust in me, and I would give my very best to bring laurels to my country. Pakistan comes first!,” Imad wrote on micro-blogging website X (previously known as Twitter).

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Although Imad last represented Pakistan a year ago, speculations of his much-anticipated return to international cricket grew following his exploits in PSL 2024, wherein he won three back-to-back Player of the Match awards in the playoffs and the final, respectively, helping his team (Islamabad United) lift the trophy for the third time.

<h2>No central contract for Wasim</h2>

However, as per the latest reports, Wasim is not expected to sign a central contract and wishes to remain available for selection for the T20 World Cup alone. &nbsp;

PCB is yet to make an official announcement on considering Wasim for the T20 World Cup in June.

Meanwhile, Wasim’s figures in the West Indies while playing in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) are superb, making him the go-to-man for the newly-appointed T20I captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi. Over the years, Wasim has picked 60 wickets in the CPL at an average of 18.88 and an economy of 6.20.&nbsp;

The lanky spinner has featured in 66 T20Is for Pakistan, scoring 486 runs at a strike rate of 131.70 and picking 65 wickets with an economy of 6.26.

Star Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has done a U-turn on his T20I retirement, announcing his availability for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean in June this year.

Star Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has done a U-turn on his T20I retirement, announcing his availability for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean in June this year. In a social media post on Saturday (March 23), Imad said that he reconsidered his retirement to play in the 20-team tournament, clearing his intentions of not remaining available for selection beyond that. Imad said upon sitting with PCB officials, he decided to take a call on his retirement and declare his availability for the T20 World Cup. The left-arm all-rounder thanked the board for trusting him, vying to deliver it for the team on the grand stage. ALSO READ: Former PCB chairman and diplomat Shaharyar Khan passes away at 89 “I am happy to announce that pursuant to meeting PCB officials, I have reconsidered my retirement, and am delighted to declare my availability for Pakistan cricket in the T20I format leading up to ICC T20I World Cup 2024.” “I would like to thank the PCB for reposing trust in me, and I would give my very best to bring laurels to my country. Pakistan comes first!,” Imad wrote on micro-blogging website X (previously known as Twitter). I am happy to announce that pursuant to meeting PCB officials, I have reconsidered my retirement and am delighted to declare my availability for Pakistan cricket in T20i format leading up to ICC T20i World Cup 2024. I would like to thank the PCB for reposing trust in me and I… — Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) March 23, 2024 × Although Imad last represented Pakistan a year ago, speculations of his much-anticipated return to international cricket grew following his exploits in PSL 2024, wherein he won three back-to-back Player of the Match awards in the playoffs and the final, respectively, helping his team (Islamabad United) lift the trophy for the third time. No central contract for Wasim However, as per the latest reports, Wasim is not expected to sign a central contract and wishes to remain available for selection for the T20 World Cup alone. PCB is yet to make an official announcement on considering Wasim for the T20 World Cup in June. Meanwhile, Wasim’s figures in the West Indies while playing in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) are superb, making him the go-to-man for the newly-appointed T20I captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi. Over the years, Wasim has picked 60 wickets in the CPL at an average of 18.88 and an economy of 6.20. The lanky spinner has featured in 66 T20Is for Pakistan, scoring 486 runs at a strike rate of 131.70 and picking 65 wickets with an economy of 6.26.

Pakistan star all-rounder Imad Wasim comes out of retirement to play 2024 T20 World Cup

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has been urged to reconsider his retirement in the wake of the upcoming T20 World Cup. The request comes after Wasim helped Islamabad United win their third Pakistan Super League (PSL) title. Wasim played a crucial role in the final and two eliminators, which prompted his teammate Shadab Khan to ask him to come out of retirement.

"I want to (him to be back), in fact, when Imad made the decision (to retire), I had also talked to him that I didn't want him to leave," Shadab said after winning the PSL final against Multan Sultans on Monday (Mar 18).

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"Because Pakistan needs players like him. God willing, if there is a discussion with him, hopefully he will come back because the World Cup is approaching and the way he is performing and his experience in CPL (Caribbean Premier League), Pakistan definitely needs him," Khan added.

The T20 World Cup is scheduled to be played from June 1 in the West Indies and the USA.

Notably, Imad took 3/12 in his four overs in the first eliminator against Quetta Gladiators before scoring 59 not out against Peshawar Zalmi in the second one. In the final, he picked up 5/23 and scored 19 not out as United won by two wickets on the last ball of the match.

The left-arm all-rounder had retired in November last year after being overlooked since he played last for Pakistan in April against New Zealand.&nbsp;

Wasim, however, left the door open for his return and said: “I made a name for myself while playing for Pakistan and if my country needs me, I will be available. If not, I have no issues with that.”&nbsp;

"Shaheen (Afridi) called me after I retired but I told him that we will talk after PSL."

Wasim finished with 126 runs and 12 wickets to his name in 12 games this PSL season.&nbsp;

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has been urged to reconsider his retirement in the wake of the upcoming T20 World Cup. The request comes after Wasim helped Islamabad United win their third Pakistan Super League (PSL) title.

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has been urged to reconsider his retirement in the wake of the upcoming T20 World Cup. The request comes after Wasim helped Islamabad United win their third Pakistan Super League (PSL) title. Wasim played a crucial role in the final and two eliminators, which prompted his teammate Shadab Khan to ask him to come out of retirement. "I want to (him to be back), in fact, when Imad made the decision (to retire), I had also talked to him that I didn't want him to leave," Shadab said after winning the PSL final against Multan Sultans on Monday (Mar 18). Also Read: IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians sign England pacer Luke Wood for upcoming season to replace injured Jason Behrendorff "Because Pakistan needs players like him. God willing, if there is a discussion with him, hopefully he will come back because the World Cup is approaching and the way he is performing and his experience in CPL (Caribbean Premier League), Pakistan definitely needs him," Khan added. The T20 World Cup is scheduled to be played from June 1 in the West Indies and the USA. Notably, Imad took 3/12 in his four overs in the first eliminator against Quetta Gladiators before scoring 59 not out against Peshawar Zalmi in the second one. In the final, he picked up 5/23 and scored 19 not out as United won by two wickets on the last ball of the match. The left-arm all-rounder had retired in November last year after being overlooked since he played last for Pakistan in April against New Zealand. Wasim, however, left the door open for his return and said: “I made a name for myself while playing for Pakistan and if my country needs me, I will be available. If not, I have no issues with that.” "Shaheen (Afridi) called me after I retired but I told him that we will talk after PSL." Wasim finished with 126 runs and 12 wickets to his name in 12 games this PSL season.

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim asked to reconsider retirement ahead of T20 World Cup

Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim has invited criticism after he was caught smoking during Islamabad United's Pakistan Super League (PSL) final against Multan Sultans on Monday (Mar 18).

Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim has invited criticism after he was caught smoking during Islamabad United's Pakistan Super League (PSL) final against Multan Sultans on Monday (Mar 18). The United all-rounder bowled a stellar spell, finishing with career-best T20 figures of five for 23 in four overs – his first five-for in the PSL. However, his on-field performance was overshadowed when the cameras caught him smoking a cigarette during the 18th over of the innings. Wasim had returned to the dressing room after completing his four-over spell and could be seen having a puff, which even left former cricketer-turned-commentator Waqar Younis flabbergasted. Who says smoking is injurious to health. Imad Wasim made his team PSL winner with the help of Drugs. First he took 5 wickets with the help of Smoking and later scored 19 important runs. Drugs won, cricket lost. Shame on Imad Wasim Shame on PSL management Shame on Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/eaFRWWxJRI — Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) March 18, 2024 × Despite the smoking fiasco, United managed to emerge victorious in the summit clash to clinch a third PSL title. Chasing a tricky target of 160, Hunain Shah hit a boundary on the last ball to guide the team to victory. Wasim retired from international cricket in November last year after being overlooked by the management. However, after the match, Wasim kept the door ajar of his return to the circuit. "Didn't know that it would go on to be the best-ever tournament. Just wanted to have an impact in the team's win. It was a new experience - taking five wickets in the final. Took a lesson that we should've finished it one over earlier. I'm happy playing cricket. Trying my utmost to contribute to the team. There is four to five years of cricket left in me," said Wasim. Teammate Shadab Khan also urged him to come out of retirement and play for the national team. "I want to (him to be back), in fact, when Imad made the decision (to retire), I had also talked to him that I didn't want him to leave," Shadab said after winning the PSL final. "Because Pakistan needs players like him. God willing, if there is a discussion with him, hopefully he will come back because the World Cup is approaching." Previous instances Notably, Wasim is not the first cricketer to have been caught smoking during a match. During the ODI World Cup in India last year, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was seen vaping an e-cigarette during the match against South Africa. Similarly, in 2022, Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Shahzad was caught smoking on ground during a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match. He was later handed a demerit point for the act. (With inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan seamer Naseem Shah has opened up on his first-ever battle with India great Virat Kohli during the 2022 Asia Cup in the UAE. Shah, who recovered from a shoulder injury suffered ahead of the 2023 World Cup, will feature for his new team in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) – Islamabad United. As PSL 2024 gets underway on Sunday (Feb 17), Islamabad will face defending champions Lahore Qalandars in the opener in Lahore.

Speaking on the Islamabad United podcast, Naseem recalled his T20I debut against India in Dubai, wherein he impressed with his new-ball exploits. Detailing about dealing with the pressure of a crowd favourite India-Pakistan game, Naseem said having played Tests and ODIs earlier helped calm his nerves.

“I have good memories of my T20I debut against India. India versus Pakistan is the most important match when it comes to the crowds and intensity on the field, and that was my debut match. I was naturally a bit nervous since it was my debut. But the good thing for me was that I had played a lot of cricket before; I had played Tests and ODIs, which helped me,” Naseem said.&nbsp;

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In that game, Naseem picked two wickets, removing KL Rahul (in his first over) and getting rid of Suryakumar Yadav later. On taking on Virat Kohli in that contest, Naseem revealed he thought Kohli would go boom-boom from the ball one and, therefore, bowled two swinging cutters to the batting great.

“When Virat Kohli came into bat, I thought he would go hard. So, I bowled an in-swinger hoping that it might catch his pad, but he let it go. The next delivery, I bowled an out-swinger that caught the edge, but yeah, the catch got dropped. But it was a good experience because when you make your debut against a big team and under so much pressure, then you get a margin in other matches,” the 21-year-old seamer added.

<h2>Naseem back in action</h2>

After missing out on a major chunk of matches late last year, including the latter half of the 2023 Asia Cup and then the World Cup in India, Shah is raring to go for his new team in the PSL.

Shah was earlier part of the Quetta Gladiators setup and switched teams ahead of the upcoming season.&nbsp;

Pakistan seamer Naseem Shah has opened up on his first-ever battle with India great Virat Kohli during the 2022 Asia Cup in the UAE. Shah, who recovered from a shoulder injury suffered ahead of the 2023 World Cup, will feature for his new team in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) – Islamabad United.

Pakistan seamer Naseem Shah has opened up on his first-ever battle with India great Virat Kohli during the 2022 Asia Cup in the UAE. Shah, who recovered from a shoulder injury suffered ahead of the 2023 World Cup, will feature for his new team in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) – Islamabad United. As PSL 2024 gets underway on Sunday (Feb 17), Islamabad will face defending champions Lahore Qalandars in the opener in Lahore. Speaking on the Islamabad United podcast, Naseem recalled his T20I debut against India in Dubai, wherein he impressed with his new-ball exploits. Detailing about dealing with the pressure of a crowd favourite India-Pakistan game, Naseem said having played Tests and ODIs earlier helped calm his nerves. “I have good memories of my T20I debut against India. India versus Pakistan is the most important match when it comes to the crowds and intensity on the field, and that was my debut match. I was naturally a bit nervous since it was my debut. But the good thing for me was that I had played a lot of cricket before; I had played Tests and ODIs, which helped me,” Naseem said. ALSO READ: Blow to New Zealand as Kyle Jamieson ruled for one year due to persisting stress fracture in back In that game, Naseem picked two wickets, removing KL Rahul (in his first over) and getting rid of Suryakumar Yadav later. On taking on Virat Kohli in that contest, Naseem revealed he thought Kohli would go boom-boom from the ball one and, therefore, bowled two swinging cutters to the batting great. “When Virat Kohli came into bat, I thought he would go hard. So, I bowled an in-swinger hoping that it might catch his pad, but he let it go. The next delivery, I bowled an out-swinger that caught the edge, but yeah, the catch got dropped. But it was a good experience because when you make your debut against a big team and under so much pressure, then you get a margin in other matches,” the 21-year-old seamer added. Naseem back in action After missing out on a major chunk of matches late last year, including the latter half of the 2023 Asia Cup and then the World Cup in India, Shah is raring to go for his new team in the PSL. Shah was earlier part of the Quetta Gladiators setup and switched teams ahead of the upcoming season.

Naseem Shah opens up on facing Virat Kohli for first time; gears up for PSL opener

Most-talked-about Pakistan seamer Naseem Shah has switched bases from Quetta Gladiators to Islamabad United ahead of PSL 2024, putting a full stop to week-long speculations about his next destination.&nbsp;

Not one or two, but three teams were fighting to bag his services ahead of the next season, with Islamabad United winning the race. Meanwhile, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Wasim Jr will join Quetta Gladiators before the trade window ends.

Naseem Shah confirmed this news with a post on his social media handle, which read,&nbsp;

The next destination is Islamabad! &nbsp;

#UnitedWeWin #HBLPSLDraft #HBLPSL9&nbsp; 
@IsbUnited

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Earlier, reports suggested Multan Sultans had signed Naseem Shah from the Gladiators, but United’s last-minute interest hijacked their deal, with Shah deciding against joining the former champions. The reports also add that Naseem’s move from Gladiators to United was a push coming from the player himself, as he was said to be frustrated with the team’s dip in performance in recent years.&nbsp;

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While the Quetta Gladiators were one of the most consistent teams during the initial four years, reaching the finals twice&nbsp;before eventually winning it in 2019, their fate suffered a dramatic turnaround in years to come. Such was their plight that the Gladiators failed to reach the playoffs on the last four occasions, finishing fifth twice.

This dismal run in Pakistan’s premier domestic T20 tournament meant Naseem, who debuted for them in 2020, never reached the playoffs thus far.

Considering how big a talent prospect he is in the international circuit, Naseem’s numbers in the PSL have been far from decent. In 29 contested matches, the right-arm seamer has picked just 26 wickets, with his economy, strike rate, and average being poorer in this competition than in T20Is.

<h2>Will Naseem be fit in time for PSL 2024?</h2>

Out with a shoulder injury since the Asia Cup game against India in Colombo in early September, Naseem missed the 2023 World Cup, where Pakistan stood fifth, failing to qualify for the last four.&nbsp;

The right-hand pacer will also miss the upcoming tour of Australia, where Pakistan will play three Tests, starting in Perth on December 14.

Though no official word on his rehab and comeback has been released yet, Naseem is said to be on track for a comeback during PSL 2024.

Most-talked-about Pakistan seamer Naseem Shah has switched bases from Quetta Gladiators to Islamabad United ahead of PSL 2024, putting a full stop to week-long speculations about his next destination.

Most-talked-about Pakistan seamer Naseem Shah has switched bases from Quetta Gladiators to Islamabad United ahead of PSL 2024, putting a full stop to week-long speculations about his next destination. Not one or two, but three teams were fighting to bag his services ahead of the next season, with Islamabad United winning the race. Meanwhile, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Wasim Jr will join Quetta Gladiators before the trade window ends. Naseem Shah confirmed this news with a post on his social media handle, which read, The next destination is Islamabad! #UnitedWeWin #HBLPSLDraft #HBLPSL9 @IsbUnited The next destination is Islamabad! #UnitedWeWin #HBLPSLDraft #HBLPSL9 @IsbUnited pic.twitter.com/u65a8uCYZs — Naseem Shah (@iNaseemShah) December 2, 2023 × Earlier, reports suggested Multan Sultans had signed Naseem Shah from the Gladiators, but United’s last-minute interest hijacked their deal, with Shah deciding against joining the former champions. The reports also add that Naseem’s move from Gladiators to United was a push coming from the player himself, as he was said to be frustrated with the team’s dip in performance in recent years. ALSO READ: I will make my son follow Kohli's footsteps: Brian Lara heaps praise on India batting great While the Quetta Gladiators were one of the most consistent teams during the initial four years, reaching the finals twice before eventually winning it in 2019, their fate suffered a dramatic turnaround in years to come. Such was their plight that the Gladiators failed to reach the playoffs on the last four occasions, finishing fifth twice. This dismal run in Pakistan’s premier domestic T20 tournament meant Naseem, who debuted for them in 2020, never reached the playoffs thus far. Considering how big a talent prospect he is in the international circuit, Naseem’s numbers in the PSL have been far from decent. In 29 contested matches, the right-arm seamer has picked just 26 wickets, with his economy, strike rate, and average being poorer in this competition than in T20Is. Will Naseem be fit in time for PSL 2024? Out with a shoulder injury since the Asia Cup game against India in Colombo in early September, Naseem missed the 2023 World Cup, where Pakistan stood fifth, failing to qualify for the last four. The right-hand pacer will also miss the upcoming tour of Australia, where Pakistan will play three Tests, starting in Perth on December 14. Though no official word on his rehab and comeback has been released yet, Naseem is said to be on track for a comeback during PSL 2024.

Pakistan's Naseem Shah switches bases in sensational PSL 2024 trade

Babar Azam is one of the most talented batters in current times in the modern era. He is among the top-five batters across formats currently, at the top spot in ODIs, and is regarded by many to become a legend by the time he signs off from the highest level. At times, he has been slammed for his ordinary strike rate in T20Is and most recently, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lashed out at him for not being able to communicate in English. Now, the former pacer took an indirect dig at him while praising Azam Khan's performances in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023.

After Azam Khan played a blinder in Islamabad United's 202-run chase versus Karachi Kings, Akhtar was left impressed by the youngster. He appreciated his well-compiled inning and also for how 'smartly he spoke in the interview'. Azam slammed a match-winning 41-ball 72*, laced with 8 fours and 4 sixes, at a whopping strike rate of 175.61. He is the son of former wicketkeeper-batter Moin Khan.

Akhtar praised Azam and said while speaking to Suno News, "I found Azam Khan to be a responsible guy who can build innings, not just slog. He spoke smartly in the interview as well, and it felt nice to hear him speak like that as he talked about his performance. When I was playing 20 years ago, I didn't care how I spoke. But in today's era, being in the media is part of your job. I can only indicate and pinpoint for you, ‘this is a problem, please go and correct it. It's for your own benefit'. He (Azam) looked like captaincy material with the way he spoke."

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The ex-Pakistan speedster then took a dig at Babar and stated, "When Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shahid Afridi, and Abdul Razzaq used to play, they would say, ‘the whole ground and its crowd is mine. I control the atmosphere in this place'. And Azam was controlling that. That's how you become a star. It's not just about winning ICC Player of the Year awards, no no. The things Azam did... the crowd backed him, and he took their ownership. He was like, ‘I'm here to run the show."

Notably, Babar won the ICC Player of the Year award in January. It will be interesting to see if the current Pakistan captain responds to Akhtar's blunt statement.

Babar Azam is one of the most talented batters in current times in the modern era. He is among the top-five batters across formats currently, at the top spot in ODIs, and is regarded by many to become a legend by the time he signs off from the highest level.

Babar Azam is one of the most talented batters in current times in the modern era. He is among the top-five batters across formats currently, at the top spot in ODIs, and is regarded by many to become a legend by the time he signs off from the highest level. At times, he has been slammed for his ordinary strike rate in T20Is and most recently, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lashed out at him for not being able to communicate in English. Now, the former pacer took an indirect dig at him while praising Azam Khan's performances in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023. After Azam Khan played a blinder in Islamabad United's 202-run chase versus Karachi Kings, Akhtar was left impressed by the youngster. He appreciated his well-compiled inning and also for how 'smartly he spoke in the interview'. Azam slammed a match-winning 41-ball 72*, laced with 8 fours and 4 sixes, at a whopping strike rate of 175.61. He is the son of former wicketkeeper-batter Moin Khan. Akhtar praised Azam and said while speaking to Suno News, "I found Azam Khan to be a responsible guy who can build innings, not just slog. He spoke smartly in the interview as well, and it felt nice to hear him speak like that as he talked about his performance. When I was playing 20 years ago, I didn't care how I spoke. But in today's era, being in the media is part of your job. I can only indicate and pinpoint for you, ‘this is a problem, please go and correct it. It's for your own benefit'. He (Azam) looked like captaincy material with the way he spoke." Also read: WPL 2023: DC-W vs RCB-W - Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning star with bat as Delhi beat Challengers by 60 runs The ex-Pakistan speedster then took a dig at Babar and stated, "When Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shahid Afridi, and Abdul Razzaq used to play, they would say, ‘the whole ground and its crowd is mine. I control the atmosphere in this place'. And Azam was controlling that. That's how you become a star. It's not just about winning ICC Player of the Year awards, no no. The things Azam did... the crowd backed him, and he took their ownership. He was like, ‘I'm here to run the show." Notably, Babar won the ICC Player of the Year award in January. It will be interesting to see if the current Pakistan captain responds to Akhtar's blunt statement.

'It's not about winning ICC Player of the Year...': Akhtar's indirect dig at Babar while lauding Azam Khan

Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United PSL 2023: On Friday, February 24, Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United will face off in match number 13 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023.

Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United PSL 2023: On Friday, February 24, Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United will face off in match number 13 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023. The game will be in Karachi's National Stadium. Sarfaraz Ahmed's Gladiators sit at the bottom of the table with two points and a net run rate of -1.635. Sarfaraz had previously mentioned the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga, who did not receive NOC from the Sri Lankan side, had disrupted their team combination. They will enter the contest after a 63-run defeat to the Lahore Qalandars. Meanwhile, Islamabad United had their six-wicket victory over Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi. Hasan Ali was costly in his first over. However, he earned the Player of the Match award. Rahmanullah Gurbaz also hit a rapid half-century as Islamabad United reached 157 runs with 31 balls remaining. United is presently second in the standings, with two victories in three games and a net run rate of +0.284. Here are all the live-streaming details about Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 match 13 between Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United. Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United PSL 2023: Match Details Match 13 of the Pakistan Super League between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United is on Friday, February 24, 2023. The match will begin at 07:30 PM IST. Furthermore, the venue of the Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United match is the Karachi National Stadium. Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United PSL 2023: Live Streaming Where can I watch live telecast of Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United PSL 2023? You can watch the live telecast of the Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United match on Sony Sports Network. Where can I watch Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United PSL 2023 live on mobile? Sony LIV App will live stream the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 match between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United. Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United Probable XIs Quetta Gladiators Jason Roy, Martin Guptill, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Odean Smith, Abdul Bangalzai, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Qais Ahmad Islamabad United Colin Munro, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rassie van der Dussen, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Asif Ali, Mubasir Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Tom Curran, Hasan Ali, Rumman Raees

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KAR vs ISL Live Streaming: Shadab Khan's Islamabad United (ISL) will face Karachi Kings (KAR), led by Imad Wasim. The KAR vs ISL match will be the fourth game of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Thursday, February 16, at the Karachi National Stadium at 07:30 PM IST.

KAR vs ISL Live Streaming: Shadab Khan's Islamabad United (ISL) will face Karachi Kings (KAR), led by Imad Wasim. The KAR vs ISL match will be the fourth game of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Thursday, February 16, at the Karachi National Stadium at 07:30 PM IST. The Kings kickstarted their PSL 2023 with a two-run defeat against Peshawar Zalmi. Shoaib Malik and Imad Wasim are the star players of the Karachi Kings and play a crucial role in the team's performance. Imad scored 80 runs, while Malik scored 52 in their previous match. Karachi Kings are in fifth position in the points table with a net run rate of -0.100. Islamabad United are debuting with this match in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023. They finished in the fourth position with eight points in the last season. However, they have a promising squad in 2023 led by Shadab Khan. Here are all the Live Streaming details for the Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United (KAR vs ISL) match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023. Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United (KAR vs ISL): Match Details Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023 Time: 07:30 PM IST Venue: National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United (KAR vs ISL): Live Streaming Details The Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United (KAR vs ISL) match will be available on Ten-2 and Sony TV Six in India. Furthermore, Ten-2 and Sony TV Six will broadcast the PSL 2023 match live in Pakistan. You can also watch Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United (KAR vs ISL) live stream on Sony LIV App in India. Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United (KAR vs ISL): Full Squads Karachi Kings: Matthew Wade, Sharjeel Khan, Haider Ali, Qasim Akram, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim, Ben Cutting, Andrew Tye, Imran Tahir, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Amir, Tabraiz Shamsi, Aamer Yamin, Irfan Khan, James Fuller, Mohammad Umar, Muhammad Akhlaq, Tayyab Tahir Islamabad United: Alex Hales, Paul Stirling, Sohaib Maqsood, Asif Ali, Colin Munro, Azam Khan, Shadab Khan, Mubasir Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali, Rumman Raees, Abrar Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zeeshan Zameer, Hassan Nawaz ALSO READ | PSL 2023 Live: When & Where to watch Pakistan Super League 2023, Check full schedule, PSL points table & score

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday summoned fast bowler Mohammad Sami before its anti-corruption tribunal for questioning in the ongoing probe into the Pakistan Super League (PSL) spot-fixing scandal.

Sami, 36,&nbsp;who plays for the Islamabad United in PSL, was asked to appear before the tribunal over&nbsp;a match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi during the second edition of the league in Dubai in&nbsp;February.&nbsp;

Soon after the allegations surfaced, a three-member team was formed to probe the case which involved Islamabad United batsmen Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif.

Earlier in August, the tribunal had slammed a five-year suspension on Sharjeel and Latif after they were found guilty in the spot-fixing incident.

Left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Irfan and all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz were also suspended for twelve and two months&nbsp;respectively, for not reporting the corrupt practice to the PCB.

Shahzaib Hasan and Nasir Jamshed are other players in spot-fixing case.&nbsp;

Sami was asked to appear in relation to a match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday summoned fast bowler Mohammad Sami before its anti-corruption tribunal for questioning in the ongoing probe into the Pakistan Super League (PSL) spot-fixing scandal. Sami, 36, who plays for the Islamabad United in PSL, was asked to appear before the tribunal over a match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi during the second edition of the league in Dubai in February. Soon after the allegations surfaced, a three-member team was formed to probe the case which involved Islamabad United batsmen Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif. Earlier in August, the tribunal had slammed a five-year suspension on Sharjeel and Latif after they were found guilty in the spot-fixing incident. Left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Irfan and all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz were also suspended for twelve and two months respectively, for not reporting the corrupt practice to the PCB. Shahzaib Hasan and Nasir Jamshed are other players in spot-fixing case.

Mohammad Sami summoned in Pakistan Super League spot-fixing case